CVE-2022-36561

Name: CVE-2022-36561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-30T21:15:09.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36561 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. XPDF v4.0.4 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /xpdf/AcroForm.cc:538.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XPDF v4.0.4 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /xpdf/AcroForm.cc:538.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xpdfreader	Xpdf	4.04

References

https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42308Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42308Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36561?

XPDF v4.0.4 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the component /xpdf/AcroForm.cc:538.

How severe is CVE-2022-36561?

CVE-2022-36561 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36561?

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-2022-36561?

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Source: NVD / NIST