CVE-2020-23879: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )
pdf2json v0.71 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference in the component ObjectStream::getObject.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Flowpaper | =0.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23879?
CVE-2020-23879 is a vulnerability in pdf2json v0.71 that allows for NULL pointer dereference in the component ObjectStream::getObject.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-23879?
The severity of CVE-2020-23879 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2020-23879 affect the software?
CVE-2020-23879 affects pdf2json v0.71.
How can CVE-2020-23879 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2020-23879, update pdf2json to a version that does not contain the NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-23879?
More information about CVE-2020-23879 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/Aurorainfinity/Poc/tree/master/pdf2json), [Link 2](https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/44).
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