Remote code execution in Xpdf

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU92076

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4141

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Type 1 fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

xpdf: 0.2 - 4.05

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:glyph_and_cog:xpdf:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:glyph_and_cog:xpdf:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:glyph_and_cog:xpdf:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-4141.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.