CVE-2022-33108
CVE-2022-33108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Xpdfreader Xpdf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XPDF v4.04 was discovered to contain a stack overflow vulnerability via the Object::Copy class of object.cc files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-33108?
- XPDF v4.04 was discovered to contain a stack overflow vulnerability via the Object::Copy class of object.cc files.
- How severe is CVE-2022-33108?
- CVE-2022-33108 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-33108 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-33108?
- CVE-2022-33108 affects Xpdfreader Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-33108?
- 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-2022-33108 published?
- CVE-2022-33108 was published on 2022-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42284
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42286
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42287
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:4.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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