Pdftools · Pdftools · CVE-2024-56139
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
pdftools versions up to and including 0.5.0
**Description**
The issue is related to a stack overflow crash caused by maliciously crafted ePUB files. This can lead to a system crash. Users are advised to avoid untrusted input to their systems to mitigate the risk. The problem has not yet been addressed.
**Recommendations**
For versions up to and including 0.5.0, as a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of untrusted ePUB files until a patch is available. Restrict input to trusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.