CVE-2019-12515
First published: Sat Jun 01 2019(Updated: )
There is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the function FlateStream::getChar() located at Stream.cc in Xpdf 4.01.01. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. It might allow an attacker to cause Information Disclosure or a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Glyph & Cog XpdfReader | =4.01.01 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/PanguL4b/pocs/tree/master/xpdf/out-of-bounds-read-in-FlateStream__getChar
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DJJD7X3ES7ZHJUY2R3DAVCJPV23R64VK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FWEWFUVITPA3Y6F4A5SJSROKYT7PRH7Q/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TNIJWRYTCLGV35WGIHYTMMOPEEOOTIPT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FWEWFUVITPA3Y6F4A5SJSROKYT7PRH7Q/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TNIJWRYTCLGV35WGIHYTMMOPEEOOTIPT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DJJD7X3ES7ZHJUY2R3DAVCJPV23R64VK/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12515?
CVE-2019-12515 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to Information Disclosure or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12515?
To fix CVE-2019-12515, upgrade to a patched version of Xpdf that addresses the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-12515?
CVE-2019-12515 specifically affects Glyph & Cog XpdfReader version 4.01.01.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12515?
CVE-2019-12515 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability occurring in the FlateStream::getChar() function.
Can CVE-2019-12515 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-12515 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted PDF document to the affected application.
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