LOW
CVE-2023-3044
CWE-369Published: June 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An excessively large PDF page size (found in fuzz testing, unlikely in normal PDF files) can result in a divide-by-zero in Xpdf's text extraction code.
This is related to CVE-2022-30524, but the problem here is caused by a very large page size, rather than by a very large character coordinate.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3044 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
xpdfreader1 product(s)
xpdf
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 (4)
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https://github.com/baker221/poc-xpdfExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2023-3044.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://github.com/baker221/poc-xpdfExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.xpdfreader.com/security-bug/CVE-2023-3044.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-3044
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-369
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 2, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-369)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3044 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.