CVE-2005-0064: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0064: Buffer overflow in the Decrypt::makeFileKey2 function in Decrypt.cc for xpdf 3.00 and earlier allows remote...

Buffer overflow in the Decrypt::makeFileKey2 function in Decrypt.cc for xpdf 3.00 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with a large /Encrypt /Length keyLength value.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malicious PDF could crash or potentially take control of systems running xpdf 3.00 or earlier. The issue is old, but it matters where legacy PDF viewing or server-side PDF processing remains in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems, appliances, or internal tools still using xpdf 3.00 or earlier. The bundle does not identify modern affected products beyond xpdf and related vendor advisories. Prioritize remediation where vulnerable xpdf is reachable through email, web uploads, document portals, or automated PDF processing. For fully retired or isolated legacy hosts, track cleanup but focus first on exposed document-handling paths. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that use xpdf or bundled xpdf components.; Upgrade affected xpdf packages using applicable vendor security advisories.; Replace unsupported legacy PDF processing components where vendor fixes are unavailable..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 01:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 19, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11781CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
FLSA:2352CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FLSA:2353CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
GLSA-200502-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
GLSA-200501-28CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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