SB2024061390 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Xpdf

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4141)

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.

2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-3154)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF 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.

3) Uncontrolled recursion (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11896)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled recursion in CMap when processing UseCMap entries. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF file and crash the application. 

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-4141.html
• https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2025-3154.html
• https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/object-loops.html