How severe is CVE-2024-7868?

CVE-2024-7868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7868?

CVE-2024-7868 affects Xpdfreader Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7868?

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.

Does CVE-2024-7868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48719.

When was CVE-2024-7868 published?

CVE-2024-7868 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7868

CVE-2024-7868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-908.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48719
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Xpdfreader Xpdf
Published: 2024-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable in the DCT decoder. The proof-of-concept PDF file causes a segfault attempting to read from an invalid address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7868?: In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable in the DCT decoder. The proof-of-concept PDF file causes a segfault attempting to read from an invalid address.
How severe is CVE-2024-7868?: CVE-2024-7868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7868?: CVE-2024-7868 affects Xpdfreader Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7868?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-7868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48719.
When was CVE-2024-7868 published?: CVE-2024-7868 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2024-7868.html

Affected products (1)

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