CVE-2019-13281: Buffer Overflow
In Xpdf 4.01.01, a heap-based buffer overflow could be triggered in DCTStream::decodeImage() in Stream.cc when writing to frameBuf memory. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftotext tool. It allows an attacker to use a crafted pdf file to cause Denial of Service, an information leak, or possibly unspecified other impact.
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What is CVE-2019-13281?
CVE-2019-13281 is a vulnerability in Xpdf 4.01.01 that allows a heap-based buffer overflow to be triggered in DCTStream::decodeImage() in Stream.cc when writing to frameBuf memory.
How can CVE-2019-13281 be triggered?
CVE-2019-13281 can be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftotext tool in Xpdf 4.01.01.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13281?
The severity of CVE-2019-13281 is high with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-13281?
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader 4.01.01, Fedoraproject Fedora 29, Fedoraproject Fedora 30, and Fedoraproject Fedora 31 are all affected by CVE-2019-13281.
How can I mitigate CVE-2019-13281?
To mitigate CVE-2019-13281, update Xpdfreader to version 4.01.02 or later.