CVE-2022-38237
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38237 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XPDF commit ffaf11c was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via DCTStream::readScan() at /xpdf/Stream.cc.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XPDF commit ffaf11c was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via DCTStream::readScan() at /xpdf/Stream.cc.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdf Project | Xpdf | 3.04 |
References
- https://github.com/jhcloos/xpdf/issues/14Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jhcloos/xpdf/issues/14Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38237?
XPDF commit ffaf11c was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via DCTStream::readScan() at /xpdf/Stream.cc.
How severe is CVE-2022-38237?
CVE-2022-38237 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38237?
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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