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National Vulnerability Database

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CVE-2023-6298 Detail

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Description

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.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OBAeGH_rNfa1os6g6QlIt4pL-2NKHZm_?usp=sharing Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298 Third Party Advisory 
https://kb.itextpdf.com/itext/statement-regarding-cve-2022-24198-and-2023-6298 Third Party Advisory 
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124 Third Party Advisory 
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246124 Third Party Advisory 
https://vuldb.com/?id.246124 Third Party Advisory 
https://vuldb.com/?id.246124 Third Party Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
NVD-CWE-noinfo Insufficient Information cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-129 Improper Validation of Array Index VulDB  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-6298
NVD Published Date:
11/26/2023
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
VulDB