CVE-2024-3248: Stack overflow in Xpdf 4.05 due to object loop in attachments
First published: Tue Apr 02 2024(Updated: )
In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in the attachments leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
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-2024-3248?
CVE-2024-3248 has been classified with a severity that may lead to denial of service due to a stack overflow.
What versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2024-3248?
CVE-2024-3248 affects Xpdf versions up to and including 4.05.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3248?
To fix CVE-2024-3248, update to a later version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3248?
CVE-2024-3248 is a denial-of-service vulnerability caused by infinite recursion in PDF object handling.
What happens if I don't address CVE-2024-3248?
If CVE-2024-3248 is not addressed, it could lead to application crashes and unavailability of PDF processing.
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- agent/title
- agent/references
- agent/description
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- agent/type
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
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- 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