CVE-2020-23873
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.06%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23873 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. pdf2xml v2.0 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function TextPage::dump.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pdf2xml v2.0 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function TextPage::dump.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Science-Miner | Pdf2xml | 2.0 |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/122.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/Aurorainfinity/Poc/tree/master/pdf2xmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kermitt2/pdf2xml/issues/11Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/122.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/Aurorainfinity/Poc/tree/master/pdf2xmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kermitt2/pdf2xml/issues/11Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23873?
pdf2xml v2.0 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function TextPage::dump.
How severe is CVE-2020-23873?
CVE-2020-23873 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23873?
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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