CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27548: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed May 18 2022(Updated: )

There is a Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the XFAScanner::scanNode() function in XFAScanner.cc in xpdf 4.03.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.03

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-27548.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27548?

    The severity of CVE-2021-27548 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-27548?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-27548 is Xpdfreader Xpdf version 4.03.

  • What is the cause of the vulnerability?

    The cause of the vulnerability is a Null Pointer Dereference in the XFAScanner::scanNode() function in XFAScanner.cc.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-27548?

    Yes, a fix is available. Please refer to the official reference link for more information.

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