CVE-2022-45586: Medium severity xpdf vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2023
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Updated

Stack overflow vulnerability in function Dict::find in xpdf/Dict.cc in xpdf 4.04, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.04

Event History

Feb 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-45586.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Stack overflow vulnerability in function Dict::find in xpdf/Dict.cc in xpdf 4.04 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.'

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Xpdf 4.04.

4

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Xpdf to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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