pdfjam creates the (1) pdf90, (2) pdfjoin, and (3) pdfnup files with a predictable name, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade pdfjam | Dec 10, 2025 | Jan 11, 2009 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-text/pdfjam. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 26, 2008 |
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