PatchTheCVECVE-2026-85458: Divide-by-zero in Xpdf 4.06 (and earlier), when a glyph in a Type 3 font has a zero height.
CVE-2026-85458 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Divide-by-zero in Xpdf 4.06 (and earlier), when a glyph in a Type 3 font has a zero height.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.1 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-369 |
| Published | 2026-09-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-08 |
Last updated 2026-09-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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-2026-85458?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-85458 being exploited?
CVE-2026-85458 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-2026-85458 affect?
CVE-2026-85458 affects affected software. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Divide-by-zero in Xpdf 4.06 (and earlier), when a glyph in a Type 3 font has a zero height.
How urgent is CVE-2026-85458?
Priority 8/100. No elevated risk signals yet.