CVE-2005-0064: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 19, 2005
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the Decrypt::makeFileKey2 function in Decrypt.cc for xpdf 3.00 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with a large /Encrypt /Length keyLength value.

Affected Software

32 affected components
xpdf Xpdf=0.2
xpdf Xpdf=0.3
xpdf Xpdf=0.4
xpdf Xpdf=0.5
xpdf Xpdf=0.5a
xpdf Xpdf=0.6
xpdf Xpdf=0.7
xpdf Xpdf=0.7a
xpdf Xpdf=0.80
xpdf Xpdf=0.90
xpdf Xpdf=0.91
xpdf Xpdf=0.91a
xpdf Xpdf=0.91b
xpdf Xpdf=0.91c
xpdf Xpdf=0.92
xpdf Xpdf=0.92a
xpdf Xpdf=0.92b
xpdf Xpdf=0.92c
xpdf Xpdf=0.92d
xpdf Xpdf=0.92e
xpdf Xpdf=0.93
xpdf Xpdf=0.93a
xpdf Xpdf=0.93b
xpdf Xpdf=0.93c
xpdf Xpdf=1.0
xpdf Xpdf=1.0a
xpdf Xpdf=1.1
xpdf Xpdf=2.0
xpdf Xpdf=2.1
xpdf Xpdf=2.2
xpdf Xpdf=2.3
xpdf Xpdf=3.0

Event History

Jan 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0064?

CVE-2005-0064 has a high severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted PDF files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0064?

To fix CVE-2005-0064, upgrade to a patched version of xpdf that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Which versions of xpdf are affected by CVE-2005-0064?

CVE-2005-0064 affects xpdf versions prior to 3.01, including versions 2.0, 0.91a, and others.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-0064?

CVE-2005-0064 enables attackers to perform remote code execution through crafted PDF files.

5

Is CVE-2005-0064 still a risk today?

While CVE-2005-0064 is dated, systems running the vulnerable versions of xpdf without updates remain at risk.

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