CVE-2011-2902

Name: CVE-2011-2902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-30T20:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. zxpdf in xpdf before 3.02-19 as packaged in Debian unstable and 3.02-12+squeeze1 as packaged in Debian squeeze deletes temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted .pdf.gz file name.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

zxpdf in xpdf before 3.02-19 as packaged in Debian unstable and 3.02-12+squeeze1 as packaged in Debian squeeze deletes temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted .pdf.gz file name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Glyphandcog	Xpdf	< 3.02-19
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=635849Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2902/Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=635849Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2902/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2902?

How severe is CVE-2011-2902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2902?

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