Xpdf · Xpdf · CVE-2022-27135
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
xpdf version 4.03
**Description**
The issue is a heap buffer overflow in the `readXRefTable` function located in XRef.cc. An attacker can exploit this bug to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or other unspecified effects by sending a crafted PDF file to the `pdftoppm` binary.
**Recommendations**
For xpdf version 4.03, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the `readXRefTable` function until a patch is available. Restrict access to the `pdftoppm` binary to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using crafted PDF files with the `pdftoppm` binary until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.