Xpdf /xpdf/Stream.cc DCTStream::decodeImage comparison

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Xpdf. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects the function DCTStream::decodeImage of the file /xpdf/Stream.cc. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-38230. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Xpdf (Document Reader Software) (version now known). Affected is the function DCTStream::decodeImage of the file /xpdf/Stream.cc. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-697. The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect, which may lead to resultant weaknesses. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

XPDF commit ffaf11c was discovered to contain a floating point exception (FPE) via DCTStream::decodeImage() at /xpdf/Stream.cc.

The weakness was disclosed 08/17/2022. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-38230 since 08/15/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Comparison
CWE: CWE-697
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38230 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38230
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-206562

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2022 09:37
Updated: 09/17/2022 10:12
Changes: 08/17/2022 09:37 (36), 09/17/2022 10:12 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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