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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2021-36493

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in pdfimages in xpdf 4.03 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted command.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in pdfimages in xpdf 4.03 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted command.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
XpdfreaderXpdf4.03

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-36493?

CVE-2021-36493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in pdfimages in xpdf 4.03 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted command.

How severe is CVE-2021-36493?

CVE-2021-36493 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36493?

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