How severe is CVE-2010-5110?

CVE-2010-5110 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5110 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5110?

CVE-2010-5110 primarily affects Freedesktop Poppler. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5110?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-5110 published?

CVE-2010-5110 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5110

CVE-2010-5110 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Poppler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Freedesktop Poppler
Published: 2014-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DCTStream.cc in Poppler before 0.13.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5110?: DCTStream.cc in Poppler before 0.13.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2010-5110?: CVE-2010-5110 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5110 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5110?: CVE-2010-5110 primarily affects Freedesktop Poppler. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5110?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5110 published?: CVE-2010-5110 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:0.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:0.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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