CVE-2020-23878
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.71%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23878 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. pdf2json v0.71 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow in the component XRef::fetch.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pdf2json v0.71 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow in the component XRef::fetch.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flowpaper | Pdf2json | 0.71 |
References
- https://github.com/Aurorainfinity/Poc/tree/master/pdf2jsonExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/45Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Aurorainfinity/Poc/tree/master/pdf2jsonExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/45Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23878?
pdf2json v0.71 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow in the component XRef::fetch.
How severe is CVE-2020-23878?
CVE-2020-23878 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23878?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-23878?
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