Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apryse iText 8.0.2. This vulnerability affects the function main of the file PdfDocument.java. The manipulation leads to improper validation of array index. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246124. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. A statement published afterwards explains that the exception is not a vulnerability and the identified CWEs might not apply to the software.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apryse | iText | 8.0.2 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libitext5-java | No fix yet | — |
References
- https://vuldb.com/?id.246124 vdb-entry technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124 signature permissions-required
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing exploit
- https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298 related