CVE-2020-23874 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 10 Nov 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A heap-buffer overflow in pdf2xml allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDF files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-23874?

CVE-2020-23874 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

pdf2xml v2.0 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function TextPage::addAttributsNode.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23874?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Science-Miner Pdf2xml.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23874?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-23874 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-23874 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23874 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pfrf-467v-cphj.