CVE-2024-4976
CVE-2024-4976 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v4: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44533
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Xpdfreader Xpdf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4976?
- Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference.
- How severe is CVE-2024-4976?
- CVE-2024-4976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-4976 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-4976?
- CVE-2024-4976 affects Xpdfreader Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-4976?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-4976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-4976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44533.
- When was CVE-2024-4976 published?
- CVE-2024-4976 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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