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CVE-2019-13286

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.14%

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CVE-2019-13286 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function JBIG2Stream::readTextRegionSeg() located at JBIG2Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function JBIG2Stream::readTextRegionSeg() located at JBIG2Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. It might allow an attacker to cause Information Disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GlyphandcogXpdfreader4.01.01
FedoraprojectFedora29
FedoraprojectFedora30
FedoraprojectFedora31

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13286?
In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function JBIG2Stream::readTextRegionSeg() located at JBIG2Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. It might allow an attacker to cause Information Disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2019-13286?
CVE-2019-13286 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13286?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST