CVE-2024-28699 Memory corruption in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the pdf2json library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-28699?
CVE-2024-28699 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev function.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28699?
How do I fix CVE-2024-28699?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28699 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-2024-28699 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-28699 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-46rv-4m8w-q275.