CVE-2022-43071: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2022
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Updated

A stack overflow in the Catalog::readPageLabelTree2(Object) function of XPDF v4.04 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.04

Event History

Nov 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43071?

CVE-2022-43071 is a vulnerability in the Catalog::readPageLabelTree2(Object*) function of XPDF v4.04 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

2

How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-43071?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-43071 by sending a crafted PDF file to the vulnerable XPDF v4.04 application, causing it to crash and become unresponsive.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43071?

CVE-2022-43071 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2022-43071?

The recommended mitigation for CVE-2022-43071 is to update XPDF to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43071?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43071 at the following reference: [https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42349&p=43959#p43959]

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