CVE-2026-24688: pypdf has possible Infinite Loop when processing outlines/bookmarks
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An attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires accessing the outlines/bookmarks.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-2q4j-m29v-hq73
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/commit/b1282f8dcdc1a7b41ceab6740ffddfdf31b1fec1
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3610
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.6.2
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-2q4j-m29v-hq73
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24688
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