What is the severity of CVE-2021-40226?

CVE-2021-40226 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40226?

To fix CVE-2021-40226, upgrade xpdfreader to version 4.04 or later.

What versions of xpdfreader are affected by CVE-2021-40226?

CVE-2021-40226 affects xpdfreader version 4.03.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40226?

CVE-2021-40226 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Can CVE-2021-40226 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-40226 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted PDF files.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-40226

high

7.5

CWE

787 119

10/11/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-40226: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 10 2022(Updated: )

xpdfreader 4.03 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader	=4.03

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Reference Links

https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42185

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40226?
CVE-2021-40226 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40226?
To fix CVE-2021-40226, upgrade xpdfreader to version 4.04 or later.
What versions of xpdfreader are affected by CVE-2021-40226?
CVE-2021-40226 affects xpdfreader version 4.03.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40226?
CVE-2021-40226 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-40226 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-40226 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted PDF files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40226?
CVE-2021-40226 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40226?
To fix CVE-2021-40226, upgrade xpdfreader to version 4.04 or later.
What versions of xpdfreader are affected by CVE-2021-40226?
CVE-2021-40226 affects xpdfreader version 4.03.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40226?
CVE-2021-40226 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-40226 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-40226 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted PDF files.