CVE-2022-27135: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 25 2022(Updated: )
xpdf 4.03 has heap buffer overflow in the function readXRefTable located in XRef.cc. An attacker can exploit this bug to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or other unspecified effects by sending a crafted PDF file to the pdftoppm binary.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader Xpdf | =4.03 |
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What is the vulnerability ID for this xpdf issue?
The vulnerability ID for this xpdf issue is CVE-2022-27135.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-27135?
The severity of CVE-2022-27135 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Xpdf 4.03.
What is the description of CVE-2022-27135?
CVE-2022-27135 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in xpdf 4.03, which allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or other unspecified effects by sending a crafted PDF file to the pdftoppm binary.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-27135?
At the time of writing, there is no known fix available for CVE-2022-27135. It is recommended to update to a patched version or apply any available mitigations provided by the vendor.
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