CVE-2022-45587 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack overflow in the gmalloc function allows local attackers to cause a denial of service in the xpdf library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-45587?
CVE-2022-45587 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf, published on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack overflow vulnerability in function gmalloc in goo/gmem.cc in xpdf 4.04, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45587?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xpdfreader Xpdf.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45587?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-45587 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45587 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Xpdfreader Xpdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg6w-qq7g-f5fh, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-45587.