CVE-2019-16927
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16927 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Xpdf 4.01.01 has an out-of-bounds write in the vertProfile part of the TextPage::findGaps function in TextOutputDev.cc, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-9877.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Xpdf 4.01.01 has an out-of-bounds write in the vertProfile part of the TextPage::findGaps function in TextOutputDev.cc, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-9877.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Glyphandcog | Xpdf | 4.01.01 |
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41885Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41885Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16927?
Xpdf 4.01.01 has an out-of-bounds write in the vertProfile part of the TextPage::findGaps function in TextOutputDev.cc, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-9877.
How severe is CVE-2019-16927?
CVE-2019-16927 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16927?
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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