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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-36493
CVE-2021-36493:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in pdfimages in xpdf 4.03 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted command (NVD, Debian Tracker).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the pdfimages component of xpdf version 4.03. It is a buffer overflow condition that can be triggered when processing crafted commands (CVE List).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the application (CVE List).
Exploitability
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending crafted commands to the pdfimages component (CVE List).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to xpdf version 4.04 or later which contains fixes for this vulnerability (Debian Tracker).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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