CVE-2024-2971 describes an out-of-bounds array write vulnerability in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier versions, triggered by a maliciously crafted PDF file containing a negative object number in an indirect reference. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring low privileges, and primarily impacting availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.05CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 0, <= 4.05CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:xpdf:xpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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