How severe is CVE-2006-0301?

CVE-2006-0301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0301?

CVE-2006-0301 affects Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0301?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0301 published?

CVE-2006-0301 was published on 2006-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0301

CVE-2006-0301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xpdf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Xpdf
Published: 2006-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Splash.cc in xpdf, as used in other products such as (1) poppler, (2) kdegraphics, (3) gpdf, (4) pdfkit.framework, and others, allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted splash images that produce certain values that exceed the width or height of the associated bitmap.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0301?: Heap-based buffer overflow in Splash.cc in xpdf, as used in other products such as (1) poppler, (2) kdegraphics, (3) gpdf, (4) pdfkit.framework, and others, allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted splash images that produce certain values that exceed the width or height of the associated bitmap.
How severe is CVE-2006-0301?: CVE-2006-0301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0301?: CVE-2006-0301 affects Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0301?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0301 published?: CVE-2006-0301 was published on 2006-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xpdf:xpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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