6.5
MEDIUM
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.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-6298 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Itextpdf itext
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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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-6298 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.

  • 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

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • 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
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.06 }} 0.01%

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0.26177

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