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CVE-2024-7868
Uninitialized variable in Xpdf 4.05 due to invalid JPEG header
Vulnerability Description
In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable in the DCT decoder. The proof-of-concept PDF file causes a segfault attempting to read from an invalid address.
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:
- KMFL
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
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Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
August 15th, 2024
Last Modified:
October 6th, 2025
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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