Xpdf up to 4.05 PDF File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Xpdf up to 4.05. Impacted is an unknown function of the component PDF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-2971. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Xpdf up to 4.05. This affects an unknown code of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, triggered by negative object number in indirect reference in the input PDF file.

The weakness was disclosed by Song Jiaxuan. It is possible to read the advisory at xpdfreader.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-2971. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261491 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-2971), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (261491). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.7
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 261491
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-2971

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Timelineinfo

03/26/2024 🔍
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09/08/2025 +530 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xpdfreader.com
Researcher: Song Jiaxuan
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-2971 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-2971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-258087

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2024 22:42
Updated: 09/08/2025 00:20
Changes: 03/26/2024 22:42 (61), 05/05/2024 14:10 (1), 05/05/2024 14:15 (1), 09/08/2025 00:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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