CVE-2024-4976
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2024-4976 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader | Xpdf | <= 4.05 |
References
- https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-4976.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-4976.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-4976?
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference.
How severe is CVE-2024-4976?
CVE-2024-4976 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4976?
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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