CVE-2022-38171
Xpdf JBIG2 Decoder Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
Xpdf prior to version 4.04 contains an integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder (JBIG2Stream::readTextRegionSeg() in JBIG2Stream.cc). Processing a specially crafted PDF file or JBIG2 image could lead to a crash or the execution of arbitrary code. This is similar to the vulnerability described by CVE-2021-30860 (Apple CoreGraphics).
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 22, 2022, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2022, 8:27 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-38171 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-38171.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/11 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.xpdfreader.com/security-fixes.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://dl.xpdfreader.com/xpdf-4.04.tar.gz | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/jeffssh/CVE-2021-30860 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/zmanion/Vulnerabilities/blob/main/CVE-2022-38171.md | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-deep-dive-into-nso-zero-click.html | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-30860 | Third Party Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
quasi-fork of Xpdf
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-38171 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-38171 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 27, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/11 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/11 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/zmanion/Vulnerabilities/blob/main/CVE-2022-38171.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/zmanion/Vulnerabilities/blob/main/CVE-2022-38171.md Patch, Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 22.09.0 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CWE MITRE CWE-190 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://dl.xpdfreader.com/old/xpdf-4.04.tar.gz [Broken Link] Removed Reference https://gist.github.com/zmanion/b2ed0d1a0cec163ecd07d5e3d9740dc6 [Third Party Advisory] Added Reference https://github.com/zmanion/Vulnerabilities/blob/main/CVE-2022-38171.md [No Types Assigned] Added CWE MITRE CWE-190 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/11 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.xpdfreader.com/security-fixes.html No Types Assigned http://www.xpdfreader.com/security-fixes.html Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://dl.xpdfreader.com/old/xpdf-4.04.tar.gz No Types Assigned https://dl.xpdfreader.com/old/xpdf-4.04.tar.gz Broken Link Changed Reference Type https://dl.xpdfreader.com/xpdf-4.04.tar.gz No Types Assigned https://dl.xpdfreader.com/xpdf-4.04.tar.gz Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://gist.github.com/zmanion/b2ed0d1a0cec163ecd07d5e3d9740dc6 No Types Assigned https://gist.github.com/zmanion/b2ed0d1a0cec163ecd07d5e3d9740dc6 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/jeffssh/CVE-2021-30860 No Types Assigned https://github.com/jeffssh/CVE-2021-30860 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-deep-dive-into-nso-zero-click.html No Types Assigned https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-deep-dive-into-nso-zero-click.html Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-30860 No Types Assigned https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-30860 Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-190 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:4.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 24, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Xpdf prior to version 4.04 contains an integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder (JBIG2Stream::readSymbolDictSeg() in JBIG2Stream.cc). Processing a specially crafted PDF file or JBIG2 image could lead to a crash or the execution of arbitrary code. This is similar to the vulnerability described by CVE-2021-30860 (Apple CoreGraphics). Xpdf prior to version 4.04 contains an integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder (JBIG2Stream::readTextRegionSeg() in JBIG2Stream.cc). Processing a specially crafted PDF file or JBIG2 image could lead to a crash or the execution of arbitrary code. This is similar to the vulnerability described by CVE-2021-30860 (Apple CoreGraphics). Added Reference https://gist.github.com/zmanion/b2ed0d1a0cec163ecd07d5e3d9740dc6 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-38171 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-38171
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Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.20 }} 0.08%
score
0.56336
percentile