CVE-2024-2971
CVSS 3.1 Score 2.9 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Mar 26, 2024
Updated: Mar 27, 2024
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2024-2971 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Xpdf versions 4.05 and older. This issue involves an out-of-bounds array write, which can be triggered by a maliciously crafted PDF file containing a negative object number in an indirect reference. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution or denial of service, posing a significant risk to systems using the affected software. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Xpdf as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Affected Products
- Xpdf
Affected Vendors
- Glyph & Cog LLC
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