CVE-2024-7868: In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7868?

xpdf: upgrade to 4.06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7868 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7868 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-7868 affect?

CVE-2024-7868 affects xpdf. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable in the DCT decoder. The proof-of-concept PDF file causes a segfault attempting to read from an invalid address.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7868?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7868 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting xpdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable in the DCT decoder. The proof-of-concept PDF file causes a segfault attempting to read from an invalid address.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-457, CWE-908
Published	2024-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Glyph & Cog, LLC · Vendor: xpdfreader

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xpdfreader xpdf UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.06

Fixed in: 4.06

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xpdf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xpdf

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-7868?

xpdf: upgrade to 4.06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7868 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7868 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-2024-7868 affect?

CVE-2024-7868 affects xpdf. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). In Xpdf 4.05 (and earlier), invalid header info in a DCT (JPEG) stream can lead to an uninitialized variable in the DCT decoder. The proof-of-concept PDF file causes a segfault attempting to read from an invalid address.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7868?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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