Xpdf up to 4.04 PDF Object recursion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Xpdf up to 4.04. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component PDF Object Handler. Performing a manipulation results in recursion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-2664. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Xpdf up to 4.04 (Document Reader Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component PDF Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a recursion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-674. The product does not properly control the amount of recursion that takes place, consuming excessive resources, such as allocated memory or the program stack. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

 In Xpdf 4.04 (and earlier), a PDF object loop in the embedded file tree leads to infinite recursion and a stack overflow.

The weakness was presented 05/12/2023. The advisory is shared at forum.xpdfreader.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-2664 since 05/11/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Recursion
CWE: CWE-674 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/11/2023 🔍
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06/08/2023 +27 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: forum.xpdfreader.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-2664 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-2664
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228873

Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2023 07:41
Updated: 06/08/2023 07:57
Changes: 05/12/2023 07:41 (47), 06/08/2023 07:57 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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