Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-6298
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.
Products affected by CVE-2023-6298
- cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:itext:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-6298
0.11%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 44 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-6298
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
VulDB | |
4.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
2.8
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1.4
|
VulDB | |
6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-6298
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The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array.Assigned by: cna@vuldb.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-6298
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https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298
Statement regarding CVE 2022-24198 and 2023-6298Third Party Advisory
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing
itext7_8.0.2_commit-827652212a6d0fe96339e04a6cdb75e417ec34b8 - Google DriveExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.246124
CVE-2023-6298: Apryse iText PdfDocument.java main array indexThird Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124
CVE-2023-6298: Apryse iText PdfDocument.java main array indexThird Party Advisory
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