CVE-2005-3628: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the JBIG2Bitmap::JBIG2Bitmap function in JBIG2Stream.cc in Xpdf, as used in products such as gpdf, kpdf, pdftohtml, poppler, teTeX, CUPS, libextractor, and others, allows attackers to modify memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
xpdf Xpdf

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 24, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3628?

CVE-2005-3628 is classified as a critical security vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3628?

To fix CVE-2005-3628, users should update to the latest version of affected software such as Xpdf, which includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2005-3628?

CVE-2005-3628 affects multiple software products, particularly Xpdf and its derivatives including gpdf, kpdf, and poppler.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-3628?

CVE-2005-3628 involves a buffer overflow in the JBIG2Bitmap function, allowing memory manipulation and arbitrary code execution.

5

When was CVE-2005-3628 discovered?

CVE-2005-3628 was reported in 2005 and poses security risks to systems using the affected software.

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