CVE-2019-12515: High severity glyph & cog xpdfreader vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=4.01.01

Event History

Jun 1, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:39 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:39 PM

Description

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.