CVE-2024-3248
Stack overflow in Xpdf 4.05 due to object loop in attachments
2.9CVSSLOW
Description
In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in the attachments leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
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1 exploit source identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Impact
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Timeline
Published
Apr 2, 2024
Last Updated
Jan 29, 2025
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