CVE-2024-28699

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2024-28699 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev function.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28699?
A buffer overflow vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev function.
How severe is CVE-2024-28699?
CVE-2024-28699 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-2024-28699?
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