Xpdf 4.04 goo/gfile.cc viaSharedFile::readBlock buffer overflow

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Xpdf 4.04 (Document Reader Software). Affected is the function viaSharedFile::readBlock of the file goo/gfile.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in XPDF v.4.04 allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service viaSharedFile::readBlock located in goo/gfile.cc.

The weakness was presented 04/27/2023. The advisory is available at gist.github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-26938 since 02/27/2023. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/20/2023).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Remote: Partially

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02/27/2023 🔍
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05/20/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gist.github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-26938 (🔍)

Entryinfo

Created: 04/27/2023 01:39 AM
Updated: 05/20/2023 05:04 PM
Changes: 04/27/2023 01:39 AM (39), 05/20/2023 05:04 PM (10)
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