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Status published
Low
CVE-2024-2971
Out-of-bounds array access due to negative object numbers in indirect references in Xpdf 4.05
Vulnerability 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.
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:
- Song Jiaxuan (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)
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Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
March 26th, 2024
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L