CVE-2022-38928
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38928 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XPDF 4.04 is vulnerable to Null Pointer Dereference in FoFiType1C.cc:2393.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XPDF 4.04 is vulnerable to Null Pointer Dereference in FoFiType1C.cc:2393.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader | Xpdf | 4.04 |
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42325&sid=7b08ba9a518a99ce3c5ff40e53fc6421Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42325&sid=7b08ba9a518a99ce3c5ff40e53fc6421Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38928?
XPDF 4.04 is vulnerable to Null Pointer Dereference in FoFiType1C.cc:2393.
How severe is CVE-2022-38928?
CVE-2022-38928 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38928?
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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