CVE-2020-23877 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

pdf2xml v2.0 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow in the component getObjectStream.

Understanding CVE-2020-23877

pdf2xml v2.0 has a vulnerability that allows a stack buffer overflow in the getObjectStream component.

What is CVE-2020-23877?

The CVE-2020-23877 vulnerability is a stack buffer overflow in pdf2xml v2.0's getObjectStream component.

The Impact of CVE-2020-23877

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the application, potentially leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-23877

pdf2xml v2.0 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The stack buffer overflow occurs in the getObjectStream component of pdf2xml v2.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: pdf2xml v2.0
Affected Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting a malicious PDF file to trigger the stack buffer overflow in the getObjectStream component.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2020-23877

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable pdf2xml v2.0 if not essential for operations
Implement network-level protections to filter out potentially malicious PDF files

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update pdf2xml to the latest version
Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify and address vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Check for patches or updates from the pdf2xml vendor to address the stack buffer overflow vulnerability