Infinite Recursion and Stack Overflow in PDF Object Loop
CVE-2024-7866

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Xpdf

Status
XPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-7866?

In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a pattern resource leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.

References

https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/object-loops.html

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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