CVE-2022-30775
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2022-30775 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. xpdf 4.04 allocates excessive memory when presented with crafted input. This can be triggered by (for example) sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm binary. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xpdf 4.04 allocates excessive memory when presented with crafted input. This can be triggered by (for example) sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm binary. It is most easily reproduced with the DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=afl-clang-fast++ option.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader | Xpdf | 4.04 |
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42264Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42264Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-30775?
xpdf 4.04 allocates excessive memory when presented with crafted input. This can be triggered by (for example) sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm binary. It is most easily reproduced with the DCMAKE_CXX_COMPILER=afl-clang-fast++ option.
How severe is CVE-2022-30775?
CVE-2022-30775 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30775?
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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