CVE-2023-3044
CVE-2023-3044 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-369.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-369
- Affected product: Xpdfreader Xpdf
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- Last modified:
Description
An excessively large PDF page size (found in fuzz testing, unlikely in normal PDF files) can result in a divide-by-zero in Xpdf's text extraction code. This is related to CVE-2022-30524, but the problem here is caused by a very large page size, rather than by a very large character coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-3044?
- An excessively large PDF page size (found in fuzz testing, unlikely in normal PDF files) can result in a divide-by-zero in Xpdf's text extraction code. This is related to CVE-2022-30524, but the problem here is caused by a very large page size, rather than by a very large character coordinate.
- How severe is CVE-2023-3044?
- CVE-2023-3044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low 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 low.
- Is CVE-2023-3044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-3044?
- CVE-2023-3044 affects Xpdfreader Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-3044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-3044 published?
- CVE-2023-3044 was published on 2023-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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