CVE-2024-28699: n/a
A buffer overflow vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev function.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 involves a buffer overflow triggered through the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev functions. A local attacker with low privileges can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid running pdf2json v0.70 in untrusted environments or restrict local access to trusted users only.
CVE-2024-28699: n/a
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev function.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in pdf2json v0.70 involves a buffer overflow triggered through the GString::copy() and ImgOutputDev::ImgOutputDev functions. A local attacker with low privileges can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid running pdf2json v0.70 in untrusted environments or restrict local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d95b7ef31ef0b588f5d
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:45:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 08:26:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 41
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