CVE-2024-4141
Xpdf Type 1 Font Out-of-Bounds Array Vulnerability
Description
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, triggered by an invalid character code in a Type 1 font. The root problem was a bounds check that was being optimized away by modern compilers.
INFO
Published Date :
April 24, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 24, 2024, 7:58 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
1.4
Exploitability Score :
1.4
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-4141.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-4141.html |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 24, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, triggered by an invalid character code in a Type 1 font. The root problem was a bounds check that was being optimized away by modern compilers. Added Reference Glyph & Cog, LLC https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-4141.html [No types assigned] Added CWE Glyph & Cog, LLC CWE-787 Added CVSS V3.1 Glyph & Cog, LLC AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-4141 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-4141
weaknesses.