CVE-2024-4141

Published: 04/24/2024 19:15:47
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, triggered by an invalid character code in a Type 1 font. The root problem was a bounds check that was being optimized away by modern compilers.
LOW
CVSS v3: 2.9

Status

DocFilters Release Package State Justification Comment
25.1 xpdf (4.05) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
24.4 xpdf (4.05) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
24.4.0 xpdf (4.05) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
24.3 xpdf (4.05) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
24.2.1 xpdf (4.05) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
24.2 xpdf (4.05) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
24.1 xpdf (3.02) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
23.3 xpdf (3.02) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
23.2.1 xpdf (3.02) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
23.2 xpdf (3.02) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.
23.1 xpdf (3.02) Not Affected Code Not Present The DocumentFilters team manages a set of patches independently of upstream security patches and applies them to Xpdf during updates. In this case, the issue was already mitigated, preventing the conditions leading to the out-of-bounds write. These fixes were confirmed by executing the vendor-provided proof-of-concept for the CVE.

Severity score breakdown

Attack Complexity
HIGH
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Availability Impact
LOW
Base Score
2.9
Base Severity
LOW
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
User Interaction
NONE
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Version
3.1

References