MEDIUM
CVE-2022-24196
CWE-770Published: February 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
iText v7.1.17, up to (exluding)": 7.1.18 and 7.2.2 was discovered to contain an out-of-memory error via the component readStreamBytesRaw, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-24196 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
itextpdf1 product(s)
itext
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78#issuecomment-1089279222Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/itext/itext7/pull/78#issuecomment-1089279222Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-24196
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 1, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-24196 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.