Remote code execution in XPDF



| Updated: 2024-09-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-43295
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
xpdf
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Glyph & Cog

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU97710

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43295

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input within the FileStream::copy() function in xpdf/Stream.cc. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

xpdf: 4.04

CPE2.3 External links

http://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?t=42360


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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