CVE-2020-23878 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack buffer overflow in pdf2json 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-2020-23878?
CVE-2020-23878 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
pdf2json v0.71 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow in the component XRef::fetch.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23878?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flowpaper Pdf2json.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23878?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-23878 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-2020-23878 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23878 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvr7-v3p4-qrmg.