CVE-2022-36561: Medium severity xpdf vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2022
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Updated

XPDF v4.0.4 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /xpdf/AcroForm.cc:538.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.04

Event History

Aug 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-36561.

2

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2022-36561 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

How does the vulnerability manifest?

The vulnerability manifests as a segmentation violation in the component /xpdf/AcroForm.cc:538 of XPDF v4.0.4.

4

Which software version is affected by this vulnerability?

The XPDF v4.0.4 is affected by this vulnerability.

5

Is there any fix available for this vulnerability?

Please refer to the reference link for information about any available fix for CVE-2022-36561.

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