CVE-2024-2971: Out-of-bounds array access due to negative object numbers in indirect references in Xpdf 4.05
First published: Tue Mar 26 2024(Updated: )
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, triggered by negative object number in indirect reference in the input PDF file.
Credit: xpdf@xpdfreader.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdf | <=4.05 | |
| Xpdf | <=4.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2971?
CVE-2024-2971 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2971?
To fix CVE-2024-2971, upgrade to the latest version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.
What version of Xpdf is affected by CVE-2024-2971?
CVE-2024-2971 affects Xpdf versions up to and including 4.05.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2971?
CVE-2024-2971 is an out-of-bounds array write vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-2971 be exploited through a PDF file?
Yes, CVE-2024-2971 can be triggered by an input PDF file containing a negative object number in an indirect reference.
- agent/references
- agent/title
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/author
- agent/epss
- collector/epss-latest
- source/FIRST
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/source
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- vendor/xpdf
- canonical/xpdf
- vendor/xpdfreader
- version/xpdf/4.05