CVE-2019-20093
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.36%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20093 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The PoDoFo::PdfVariant::DelayedLoad function in PdfVariant.h in PoDoFo 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file, because of ImageExtractor.cpp.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The PoDoFo::PdfVariant::DelayedLoad function in PdfVariant.h in PoDoFo 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file, because of ImageExtractor.cpp.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Podofo Project | Podofo | 0.9.6 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/75/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/75/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20093?
The PoDoFo::PdfVariant::DelayedLoad function in PdfVariant.h in PoDoFo 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file, because of ImageExtractor.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2019-20093?
CVE-2019-20093 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20093?
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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