CVE-2024-7866: Stack overflow in Xpdf 4.05 due to object loop in PDF pattern
Published Aug 15, 2024
·Updated
In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a pattern resource leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf<=4.05
Event History
Aug 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7866?
CVE-2024-7866 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stack overflow leading to denial of service.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-7866?
To fix CVE-2024-7866, upgrade Xpdf to version 4.06 or later.
3
Which versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2024-7866?
CVE-2024-7866 affects Xpdf versions up to and including 4.05.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7866?
CVE-2024-7866 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by infinite recursion in a PDF object loop.
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What potential impact does CVE-2024-7866 have on users?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-7866 is a crash of the Xpdf application, resulting in denial of service for users attempting to open affected PDF files.