Unbounded Array Write Vulnerability in Xpdf
CVE-2024-3900

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

XPDF

Status
XPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 April 2024

What is CVE-2024-3900?

The vulnerability in Xpdf involves an out-of-bounds array write that can be exploited by crafting a long Unicode sequence within the ActualText. This flaw potentially allows attackers to manipulate the application’s memory, leading to unexpected behavior or crashes. Users of Xpdf Reader version 4.05 and earlier are particularly at risk, highlighting the importance of applying security updates and patches to mitigate potential exploit scenarios.

Affected Version(s)

Xpdf all 0 <= 4.05

References

https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-3900.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sangbin Kim, from Korea University Sejong campus
.