CVE-2022-41844: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.04. There is a crash in XRef::fetch(int, int, Object, int) in xpdf/XRef.cc, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-16369 and CVE-2019-16088.
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 the severity of CVE-2022-41844?
The severity of CVE-2022-41844 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-41844?
The affected software for CVE-2022-41844 is Xpdfreader Xpdf version 4.04.
How can I fix CVE-2022-41844?
To fix CVE-2022-41844, you should update Xpdf to the latest version available from the official website.
Where can I download the latest version of Xpdf?
You can download the latest version of Xpdf from the official website at http://www.xpdfreader.com/download.html.
Is there any additional information about CVE-2022-41844?
Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2022-41844 in the Xpdf forum thread at https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42340&p=43928&hilit=gfseek#p43928.