CVE-2024-56139

Published Dec 17, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-121

Description

pdftools is a high level tools to convert PDF files to ePUB formats. In versions up to and including 0.5.0 maliciously crafted epub files can cause a stack overflow leading to a crash. This issue has not yet been addressed and users are advised to avoid untrusted input to their systems.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56139? +
pdftools is a high level tools to convert PDF files to ePUB formats. In versions up to and including 0.5.0 maliciously crafted epub files can cause a stack overflow leading to a crash. This issue has not yet been addressed and users are advised to avoid untrusted input to their systems.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-56139? +
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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