CVE-2007-6561

CVE-2007-6561 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pdflib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.7. 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

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in PDFLib allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument to the PDF_load_image function that results in an overflow in the pdc_fsearch_fopen function, and possibly other vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6561?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in PDFLib allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument to the PDF_load_image function that results in an overflow in the pdc_fsearch_fopen function, and possibly other vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-6561?
CVE-2007-6561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6561 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6561?
CVE-2007-6561 affects Pdflib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6561?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6561 published?
CVE-2007-6561 was published on 2007-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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