CVE-2024-7866

MEDIUM
Published Aug 15, 2024 Modified Aug 20, 2024 CWE-674

Description

In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a pattern resource leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-674 CWE-674

Affected Products

Vendor Product
xpdfreader xpdf

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7866? +
In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a pattern resource leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-7866? +
CVE-2024-7866 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-2024-7866? +
CVE-2024-7866 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-2024-7866? +
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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