CVE-2024-4976

MEDIUM
Published May 15, 2024 Modified Jan 29, 2025 CWE-787

Description

Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor Product
xpdfreader xpdf

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4976? +
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-4976? +
CVE-2024-4976 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4976? +
CVE-2024-4976 affects products from xpdfreader, specifically: xpdf. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4976? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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