CVE-2019-13281
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CVE-2019-13281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Xpdf 4.01.01, a heap-based buffer overflow could be triggered in DCTStream::decodeImage() in Stream.cc when writing to frameBuf memory. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftotext tool. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Xpdf 4.01.01, a heap-based buffer overflow could be triggered in DCTStream::decodeImage() in Stream.cc when writing to frameBuf memory. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftotext tool. It allows an attacker to use a crafted pdf file to cause Denial of Service, an information leak, or possibly unspecified other impact.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Glyphandcog | Xpdfreader | 4.01.01 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41841Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41841Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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