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CVE-2005-2097

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2005-2097 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xpdf and kpdf do not properly validate the "loca" table in PDF files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption and hang) via a PDF file with a "broken" loca table, which causes a large temporary file to be created when xpdf attempts to reconstruct the information.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

xpdf and kpdf do not properly validate the "loca" table in PDF files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption and hang) via a PDF file with a "broken" loca table, which causes a large temporary file to be created when xpdf attempts to reconstruct the information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKpdfAll versions
XpdfXpdf3.0
XpdfXpdf3.0_pl2
XpdfXpdf3.0_pl3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2097?
xpdf and kpdf do not properly validate the "loca" table in PDF files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption and hang) via a PDF file with a "broken" loca table, which causes a large temporary file to be created when xpdf attempts to reconstruct the information.
How severe is CVE-2005-2097?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2097 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2097?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST