7.5
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-36493: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 03 2023(Updated: )

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in pdfimages in xpdf 4.03 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted command.

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 buffer overflow vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this buffer overflow vulnerability is CVE-2021-36493.

  • What is the affected software of CVE-2021-36493?

    The affected software of CVE-2021-36493 is xpdf 4.03.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-36493?

    The severity of CVE-2021-36493 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-36493?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-36493 by crafting malicious commands to crash the application.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36493?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-36493 at the following URL: https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42160

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