CVE-2022-24197
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24197 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. iText v7.1.17 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the component ByteBuffer.append, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
iText v7.1.17 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the component ByteBuffer.append, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Itextpdf | Itext | < 7.2.2 |
References
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78#issuecomment-1089282165Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78#issuecomment-1089282165Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24197?
iText v7.1.17 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the component ByteBuffer.append, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2022-24197?
CVE-2022-24197 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24197?
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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