PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5512: Kofax Power PDF JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2024-5512 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting power pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Kofax Power PDF JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of JP2 files. The issue results from the lack of proper vali
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2024-11-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-5512?
power pdf: upgrade to 5.0.0.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5512 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5512 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-2024-5512 affect?
CVE-2024-5512 affects power pdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Kofax Power PDF JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is require
How urgent is CVE-2024-5512?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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