pypdf: Possible infinite loop during recovery attempts in DictionaryObject.read_from_stream

ImpactAn attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires reading a file in non-strict mode. PatchesThis has been fixed in pypdf==6.9.2. WorkaroundsIf users cannot upgrade yet, consider applying the changes from PR 3693...

CVE-2026-33699 pypdf: Possible infinite loop during recovery attempts in DictionaryObject.read_from_stream

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Versions prior to 6.9.2 have a vulnerability in which an attacker can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires reading a file in non-strict mode. This has been fixed in pypdf 6.9.2. If users cannot upgrade yet, consider...