CVE-2024-4141 Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 due to incorrect bounds check
An out-of-bounds write in Xpdf allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious PDF file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-4141?
CVE-2024-4141 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf, published on 24 Apr 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 an invalid character code in a Type 1 font. The root problem was a bounds check that was being optimized away by modern compilers.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4141?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (16)
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | All versions | 0.79.0-150200.3.29.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | All versions | 23.01.0-150500.3.8.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP6 | All versions | 0.79.0-150200.3.29.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5 | All versions | 23.01.0-150500.3.8.1 |
poppler-qt5 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5 | All versions | 23.01.0-150500.3.8.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.46.1 |
poppler-qt SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.46.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.46.1 |
poppler-qt SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.46.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.24.4-14.47.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.46.1 |
poppler-qt SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.46.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP5 | All versions | 22.01.0-150400.3.19.1 |
poppler openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 23.01.0-150500.3.8.1 |
poppler-qt5 openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 23.01.0-150500.3.8.1 |
poppler-qt6 openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 23.01.0-150500.3.8.1 |
Products include Xpdfreader Xpdf.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4141?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-4141 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4141 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xpdfreader Xpdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3wjm-qx5r-4845, MGASA-2024-0218, OESA-2024-2210, OESA-2024-2211, OESA-2024-2212, OESA-2024-2244 and 6 more.