CVE-2006-0301: Heap-based buffer overflow in Splash.cc in xpdf, as used in other products such as (1) poppler, (2) kdegraphic

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-0301 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xpdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Splash.cc in xpdf, as used in other products such as (1) poppler, (2) kdegraphics, (3) gpdf, (4) pdfkit.framework, and others, allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted splash images that produce certain values that exceed the width or height of the associated bitmap.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2006-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: xpdf

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-30 22:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xpdf || rpm -q xpdf || xpdf --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0301?

xpdf: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0301 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0301 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0301 affect?

CVE-2006-0301 affects xpdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in Splash.cc in xpdf, as used in other products such as (1) poppler, (2) kdegraphics, (3) gpdf, (4) pdfkit.framework, and others, allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code v

How urgent is CVE-2006-0301?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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References

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