CVE-2024-56139

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2024-56139 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. pdftools is a high level tools to convert PDF files to ePUB formats. In versions up to and including 0.5.0 maliciously crafted epub files can cause a stack overflow leading to a crash. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pdftools is a high level tools to convert PDF files to ePUB formats. In versions up to and including 0.5.0 maliciously crafted epub files can cause a stack overflow leading to a crash. This issue has not yet been addressed and users are advised to avoid untrusted input to their systems.

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56139?
pdftools is a high level tools to convert PDF files to ePUB formats. In versions up to and including 0.5.0 maliciously crafted epub files can cause a stack overflow leading to a crash. This issue has not yet been addressed and users are advised to avoid untrusted input to their systems.
How severe is CVE-2024-56139?
CVE-2024-56139 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56139?
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