CVE-2024-56139

Public Exploit
A stack overflow Segmentation Fault (SEGV) and Memory Leak in pdftools

Description

pdftools is a high level tools to convert PDF files to ePUB formats. In versions up to and including 0.5.0 maliciously crafted epub files can cause a stack overflow leading to a crash. This issue has not yet been addressed and users are advised to avoid untrusted input to their systems.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: leonhad pdftools
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/leonhad/pdftools/security/advisories/GHSA-hgvf-4pf3-fwc9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56139?
CVE-2024-56139 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56139?
To fix CVE-2024-56139, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-56139 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-56139 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-56139?
CVE-2024-56139 affects leonhad pdftools.
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