CVE-2023-28428: PDFio vulnerable to Denial Of Service when opening a corrupt PDF file
First published: Mon Mar 20 2023(Updated: )
PDFio is a C library for reading and writing PDF files. In versions 1.1.0 and prior, a denial of service vulnerability exists in the pdfio parser. Crafted pdf files can cause the program to run at 100% utilization and never terminate. This is different from CVE-2023-24808. A patch for this issue is available in version 1.1.1.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pdfio | <1.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28428?
CVE-2023-28428 is a denial of service vulnerability in the pdfio parser of PDFio library.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28428?
The severity of CVE-2023-28428 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.
How does CVE-2023-28428 affect PDFio library?
CVE-2023-28428 affects PDFio library versions 1.1.0 and prior, allowing crafted PDF files to cause the program to run at 100% utilization and never terminate.
Is CVE-2023-28428 different from CVE-2023-24808?
Yes, CVE-2023-28428 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2023-24808.
How can I fix CVE-2023-28428?
To fix CVE-2023-28428, update PDFio library to version 1.1.1 or later.
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