CVE-2011-2902: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-2902: zxpdf in xpdf before 3.02-19 as packaged in Debian unstable and 3.02-12+squeeze1 as packaged in Debian sque...

zxpdf in xpdf before 3.02-19 as packaged in Debian unstable and 3.02-12+squeeze1 as packaged in Debian squeeze deletes temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted .pdf.gz file name.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 23:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects Debian-packaged xpdf’s zxpdf helper. A specially named compressed PDF could trigger unsafe temporary-file deletion, potentially deleting files the affected process can remove. The bundle does not show active exploitation, broad platform impact, or a CVSS score. Likely limited to old Debian systems using affected xpdf/zxpdf packages, especially workflows that open or process externally supplied .pdf.gz files. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item. Prioritize if old Debian hosts process untrusted compressed PDFs or run with access to sensitive writable paths. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Debian xpdf to the fixed package level documented by Debian.; Remove xpdf/zxpdf where compressed PDF handling is unnecessary.; Restrict handling of untrusted .pdf.gz files on legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 30, 2018, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=635849CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2902/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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