CVE-2024-6239
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2024-6239 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the Poppler's Pdfinfo utility. This issue occurs when using -dests parameter with pdfinfo utility. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the Poppler's Pdfinfo utility. This issue occurs when using -dests parameter with pdfinfo utility. By using certain malformed input files, an attacker could cause the utility to crash, leading to a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | < 24.06.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6239Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293594Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6239Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293594Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-6239?
A flaw was found in the Poppler's Pdfinfo utility. This issue occurs when using -dests parameter with pdfinfo utility. By using certain malformed input files, an attacker could cause the utility to crash, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-6239?
CVE-2024-6239 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6239?
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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