Heap Buffer Overflow in XPDF Library by JH Cloos
CVE-2022-38231

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

XPDF Project

Status
XPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-38231?

A heap-buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the XPDF library, specifically in the DCTStream::getChar() function. This issue arises from improper handling of data in the Stream.cc file, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate application behavior and execute arbitrary code.

References

https://github.com/jhcloos/xpdf/issues/11
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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