Buffer overflow in Xpdf

CVE-2024-2971

Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, triggered by negative object number in indirect reference in the input PDF file.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.002 (7.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.9 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Xpdf — versions 0
Xpdfreader Xpdf

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-787 — Out-of-bounds Write

References

xpdf@xpdfreader.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2971?: CVE-2024-2971 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xpdf, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 2.9/10. Published 2024-03-26.
How severe is CVE-2024-2971?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.9 out of 10.