CVE-2024-4976
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 due to missing object type check
MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: May 15, 2024 at 08:34 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 08:03 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsXpdfXpdf
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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
No known exploit
Description
Out-of-bounds array write in Xpdf 4.05 and earlier, due to missing object type check in AcroForm field reference.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
v ≤ 4.05
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (1)
SSVC — Action Prioritization
SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact
SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.
CVSS
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- HIGH
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-787
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