Vulnerability in Py-pdf Pypdf
CVE-2023-36807
pypdf is a pure-python PDF library capable of splitting, merging, cropping, and transforming the pages of PDF files. In version 2.10.5 an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This infinite l…
EPSS: 0.006 (43.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Py-pdf Pypdf — versions 2.10.5
- Pypdf_project Pypdf — versions 2.10.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36807?
- CVE-2023-36807 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Py-pdf Pypdf, classified under Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop). CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2023-06-30.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36807?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.