CVE-2022-27135: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 25, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.03

Event History

Apr 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:48 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this xpdf issue?

The vulnerability ID for this xpdf issue is CVE-2022-27135.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27135?

The severity of CVE-2022-27135 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Xpdf 4.03.

4

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.

5

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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