Itext · Itext · CVE-2022-24196
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
iText versions 7.1.17 through 7.1.17
**Description**
The issue is related to an out-of-memory error via the component `readStreamBytesRaw`, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
**Recommendations**
For iText version 7.1.17, consider updating to version 7.1.18 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the `readStreamBytesRaw` component until a patch is available.