CVE-2019-16088

Name: CVE-2019-16088
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-06T22:15:11.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16088 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xpdf 3.04 has a SIGSEGV in XRef::fetch in XRef.cc after many recursive calls to Catalog::countPageTree in Catalog.cc.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xpdf 3.04 has a SIGSEGV in XRef::fetch in XRef.cc after many recursive calls to Catalog::countPageTree in Catalog.cc.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.86%

54.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-674

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Glyphandcog	Xpdfreader	3.04

References

https://gist.github.com/RootUp/3d9e90ea5ae0799305b4c7ec66e19387Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/RootUp/3d9e90ea5ae0799305b4c7ec66e19387Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16088?

Xpdf 3.04 has a SIGSEGV in XRef::fetch in XRef.cc after many recursive calls to Catalog::countPageTree in Catalog.cc.

How severe is CVE-2019-16088?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-16088 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16088?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-16088?

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Source: NVD / NIST