CVE-2020-19463
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.74%
Last modified
CVE-2020-19463 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been found in function vfprintf in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to a stack overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been found in function vfprintf in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to a stack overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flowpaper | Pdf2json | 0.70 |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/770.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/24Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/770.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/24Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19463?
An issue has been found in function vfprintf in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to a stack overflow.
How severe is CVE-2020-19463?
CVE-2020-19463 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19463?
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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