CVE-2024-2971 Out-of-bounds array access due to negative object numbers in indirect references in Xpdf 4.05
An attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf via a malicious PDF, potentially leading to code execution or application crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-2971?
CVE-2024-2971 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf, published on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, triggered by negative object number in indirect reference in the input PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xpdfreader Xpdf.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2971 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-2024-2971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-2971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xpdfreader Xpdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvwm-5xhx-5mqp, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-2971.