CVE-2021-46849 Detail
Current Description
pikepdf before 2.10.0 allows an XXE attack against PDF XMP metadata parsing.
Analysis Description
pikepdf before 2.10.0 allows an XXE attack against PDF XMP metadata parsing.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-611 | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference | NIST |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis by NIST 10/24/2022 12:15:18 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:pikepdf_project:pikepdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.10.0
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-611 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://bugs.gentoo.org/779475 No Types Assigned |
https://bugs.gentoo.org/779475 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://github.com/pikepdf/pikepdf/blob/v2.10.0/docs/release_notes.rst#v2100 No Types Assigned |
https://github.com/pikepdf/pikepdf/blob/v2.10.0/docs/release_notes.rst#v2100 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-46849
NVD Published Date:
10/24/2022
NVD Last Modified:
10/24/2022
Source:
MITRE