CVE-2025-11896
LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2025-11896 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a CMap, via the "UseCMap" entry, leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a CMap, via the "UseCMap" entry, leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-11896?
In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in a CMap, via the "UseCMap" entry, leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
How severe is CVE-2025-11896?
CVE-2025-11896 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11896?
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Are you affected by CVE-2025-11896?
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