Vulnerability Description
Xpdf prior to version 4.04 contains an integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder (JBIG2Stream::readTextRegionSeg() in JBIG2Stream.cc). Processing a specially crafted PDF file or JBIG2 image could lead to a crash or the execution of arbitrary code. This is similar to the vulnerability described by CVE-2021-30860 (Apple CoreGraphics).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader | Xpdf | 4.04 |
| Freedesktop | Poppler | < 22.09.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.xpdfreader.com/security-fixes.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://dl.xpdfreader.com/xpdf-4.04.tar.gzVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/jeffssh/CVE-2021-30860Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zmanion/Vulnerabilities/blob/main/CVE-2022-38171.mdPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-deep-dive-into-nso-zero-click.hThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-30860Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.xpdfreader.com/security-fixes.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://dl.xpdfreader.com/xpdf-4.04.tar.gzVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/jeffssh/CVE-2021-30860Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zmanion/Vulnerabilities/blob/main/CVE-2022-38171.mdPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-deep-dive-into-nso-zero-click.hThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-30860Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-38171?
CVE-2022-38171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Xpdf prior to version 4.04 contains an integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder (JBIG2Stream::readTextRegionSeg() in JBIG2Stream.cc). Processing a specially crafted PDF file or JBIG2 image could lead to ...
How severe is CVE-2022-38171?
CVE-2022-38171 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xpdfreader Xpdf, Freedesktop Poppler.