CVE-2023-6298 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2023-6298

Apryse iText PdfDocument.java main array index

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apryse iText 8.0.2. This vulnerability affects the function main of the file PdfDocument.java. The manipulation leads to improper validation of array index. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246124. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. A statement published afterwards explains that the exception is not a vulnerability and the identified CWEs might not apply to the software.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • AlkaidLx (VulDB User)
  • yulian.gaponenko (VulDB User)

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

iText
Vulnerable Versions:
8.0.2

Timeline

Official Publish: November 26th, 2023
Last Modified: February 13th, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weaknesses (CWE)