CVE-2026-119209
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.3, pypdf can consume excessive memory while opening a crafted PDF containing cross-reference streams that declare very large entry counts. Highly compressible streams and /Prev chains can multiply the number of parsed entries across a document, while negative /Index counts can bypass the existing per-stream clamp. This issue is fixed in version 6.21.3.
Published:Oct 29, 2026
Last Modified:Oct 31, 2026
EPS:Oct 29, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00319
CVSS Score:5.5
Affected Products
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Py-pdf
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Pypdf
Py-pdf
Pypdf
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Pypdf Project
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Pypdf
Pypdf Project
Pypdf
Exploits
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Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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