CVE-2021-40226 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in xpdfreader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious 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-2021-40226?
CVE-2021-40226 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, published on 10 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
xpdfreader 4.03 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40226?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Glyphandcog Xpdfreader.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40226?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40226 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-2021-40226 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40226 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3w6j-f4xj-hmhr, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-40226.