Vulnerability Description
iText v7.1.17 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the component ByteBuffer.append, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Itextpdf | Itext | < 7.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78#issuecomment-1089282165ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/releases/tag/7.1.18
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78#issuecomment-1089282165ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/itext/itext7/releases/tag/7.1.18
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-24197?
CVE-2022-24197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). iText v7.1.17 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the component ByteBuffer.append, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2022-24197?
CVE-2022-24197 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-24197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Itextpdf Itext.