CVE-2019-16115
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CVE-2019-16115 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Xpdf 4.01.01, a stack-based buffer under-read could be triggered in IdentityFunction::transform in Function.cc, used by GfxAxialShading::getColor. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Xpdf 4.01.01, a stack-based buffer under-read could be triggered in IdentityFunction::transform in Function.cc, used by GfxAxialShading::getColor. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. It allows an attacker to use a crafted PDF file to cause Denial of Service 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 |
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41872Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41872Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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