CVE-2022-38334: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
XPDF v4.04 and earlier was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function Catalog::countPageTree() at Catalog.cc.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/xpdfto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.05-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38334?
CVE-2022-38334 is a vulnerability discovered in XPDF v4.04 and earlier that allows for a stack overflow via the function Catalog::countPageTree() at Catalog.cc.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38334?
The severity of CVE-2022-38334 is medium with a CVSSv3 score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-38334?
XPDF v4.04 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2022-38334.
How can I fix CVE-2022-38334?
There is currently no official fix available for CVE-2022-38334. It is recommended to update to the latest version of XPDF when a fix becomes available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38334?
More information about CVE-2022-38334 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2]