CVE-2022-34503

MEDIUM

qpdf 8.4.2 - Heap Buffer Overflow in QPDF::processXRefStream

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

QPDF v8.4.2 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function QPDF::processXRefStream. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/qpdf/qpdf/issues/701

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0068
EPSS Percentile 47.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (1)
qpdf_project/qpdf 8.4.2
Published Jul 22, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026