How severe is CVE-2013-7296?

CVE-2013-7296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-7296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7296?

CVE-2013-7296 primarily affects Freedesktop Poppler. In total, 84 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7296?

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

When was CVE-2013-7296 published?

CVE-2013-7296 was published on 2014-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7296

CVE-2013-7296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Poppler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Freedesktop Poppler
Published: 2014-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The JBIG2Stream::readSegments method in JBIG2Stream.cc in Poppler before 0.24.5 does not use the correct specifier within a format string, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7296?: The JBIG2Stream::readSegments method in JBIG2Stream.cc in Poppler before 0.24.5 does not use the correct specifier within a format string, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2013-7296?: CVE-2013-7296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7296?: CVE-2013-7296 primarily affects Freedesktop Poppler. In total, 84 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7296 published?: CVE-2013-7296 was published on 2014-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (84)

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