CVE-2022-45587

Name: CVE-2022-45587
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-15T18:15:11.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45587 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack overflow vulnerability in function gmalloc in goo/gmem.cc in xpdf 4.04, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack overflow vulnerability in function gmalloc in goo/gmem.cc in xpdf 4.04, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.

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

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xpdfreader	Xpdf	4.04

References

https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?t=42361Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?t=42361Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45587?

Stack overflow vulnerability in function gmalloc in goo/gmem.cc in xpdf 4.04, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2022-45587?

CVE-2022-45587 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-2022-45587?

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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Source: NVD / NIST