CVE-2020-23878 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

pdf2json v0.71 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow in the component XRef::fetch.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flowpaper	Pdf2Json	0.71

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://github.com/Aurorainfinity/Poc/tree/master/pdf2jsonExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/45ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Aurorainfinity/Poc/tree/master/pdf2jsonExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/45ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-23878?

CVE-2020-23878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). pdf2json v0.71 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow in the component XRef::fetch.

How severe is CVE-2020-23878?

CVE-2020-23878 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-23878?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flowpaper Pdf2Json.