CVE-2023-6298
Apyrise iText Array Index Validation Remote 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 26, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 2, 2024, 9:15 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.8
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-2023-6298.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.246124 | Third Party Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 02, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 17, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag VulDB disputed -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 01, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298 No Types Assigned https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298 Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 06, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description ** DISPUTED ** 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. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 06, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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 identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246124. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. ** DISPUTED ** 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. Added Reference VulDB https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298 [No types assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 30, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing No Types Assigned https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.246124 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?id.246124 Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:itext:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 26, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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 identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246124. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added Reference VulDB https://vuldb.com/?id.246124 [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124 [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing [No types assigned] Added CWE VulDB CWE-129 Added CVSS V2 VulDB (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 VulDB AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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-2023-6298 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-6298
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.05 }} 0.00%
score
0.17754
percentile