Vulnerability Description
veraPDF PDF parser is a PDF parser for veraPDF. Prior to 1.30.2 and 1.31.23, veraPDF-parser contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in veraPDF-parser/src/main/java/org/verapdf/pd/font/type1/Type1FontProgram.java and veraPDF-parser/src/main/java/org/verapdf/parser/postscript/PSOperator.java, where a crafted Type 1 font /FontDescriptor /FontFile program can execute unbounded PostScript array allocation, a zero-increment for loop, or self-recursive toExecute user dictionary lookups and exhaust validator memory, CPU, or stack. This issue is fixed in versions 1.30.2 and 1.31.23.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-parser/commit/73d6ec002b98ce1f3f68640442f8e5d
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-parser/commit/cb3538607a549d63504299be1088c85
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-parser/pull/703
- https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-parser/security/advisories/GHSA-7c26-995w-6f4
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54081?
CVE-2026-54081 is a documented vulnerability. veraPDF PDF parser is a PDF parser for veraPDF. Prior to 1.30.2 and 1.31.23, veraPDF-parser contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in veraPDF-parser/src/main/java/org/verapdf/pd/font/type1/Type1Fo...
How severe is CVE-2026-54081?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-54081. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.