CVE-2013-4472: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-4472: The openTempFile function in goo/gfile.cc in Xpdf and Poppler 0.24.3 and earlier, when running on a system...

The openTempFile function in goo/gfile.cc in Xpdf and Poppler 0.24.3 and earlier, when running on a system other than Unix, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable names.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-4472 is a local file-overwrite flaw in Xpdf and Poppler 0.24.3 and earlier on non-Unix systems. Predictable temporary file names could let a local user redirect temporary-file creation and overwrite files the PDF tool can write. Exposure is most likely on non-Unix hosts running Xpdf or Poppler 0.24.3 or earlier, especially where untrusted local users share the system or PDF processing runs with elevated write privileges. Treat this as a targeted remediation item, not an internet-wide emergency. It matters most where older PDF tooling runs on shared non-Unix systems or with high privileges, because local users could affect file integrity. Mitigation focus: Inventory Xpdf and Poppler installations and versions on non-Unix systems.; Check vendor and distribution guidance for the fixed package or supported upgrade path.; Prioritize upgrades where PDF processing runs with elevated privileges..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 22, 2014, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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