CVE-2019-17063
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17063 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Snowtide PDFxStream before 3.7.1 (for Java), a crafted PDF file can trigger an extremely long running computation because of page-tree mishandling.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Snowtide PDFxStream before 3.7.1 (for Java), a crafted PDF file can trigger an extremely long running computation because of page-tree mishandling.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snowtide | Pdfxstream | < 3.7.1 |
References
- http://downloads.snowtide.com/CHANGELOG.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://downloads.snowtide.com/CHANGELOG.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17063?
In Snowtide PDFxStream before 3.7.1 (for Java), a crafted PDF file can trigger an extremely long running computation because of page-tree mishandling.
How severe is CVE-2019-17063?
CVE-2019-17063 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17063?
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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