CVE-2023-6299
MEDIUMiText 8.0.1 - Memory Leak in Reference Table Handler
Title source: llmDescription
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apryse iText 8.0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file PdfDocument.java of the component Reference Table Handler. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 8.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-246125 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this vulnerability. The fix was introduced in the iText 8.0.2 release on October 25th 2023, prior to the disclosure.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.246125
Third Party Advisory signature
permissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246125
Scores
CVSS v3
4.3
EPSS
0.0094
EPSS Percentile
56.3%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Details
CWE
CWE-401
Status
published
Products (1)
itextpdf/itext
8.0.1
Published
Nov 26, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026