Heap-Buffer Overflow in XPDF Product by XPDF Vendor
CVE-2022-38238

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

XPDF Project

Status
XPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-38238?

A heap-buffer overflow was identified in the XPDF library due to an improper implementation in the DCTStream::lookChar() function within the stream processing component. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, highlighting the importance of maintaining updated software environments to mitigate such risks.

References

https://github.com/jhcloos/xpdf/issues/15
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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