How severe is CVE-2010-0207?

CVE-2010-0207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2010-0207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0207?

CVE-2010-0207 primarily affects Xpdfreader Xpdf. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0207?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-0207 published?

CVE-2010-0207 was published on 2019-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0207

CVE-2010-0207 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Xpdfreader Xpdf
Published: 2019-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

In xpdf, the xref table contains an infinite loop which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) in xpdf-based PDF viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0207?: In xpdf, the xref table contains an infinite loop which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) in xpdf-based PDF viewers.
How severe is CVE-2010-0207?: CVE-2010-0207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2010-0207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0207?: CVE-2010-0207 primarily affects Xpdfreader Xpdf. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0207?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0207 published?: CVE-2010-0207 was published on 2019-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:3.03-17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:3.04-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:3.04-13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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