CVE-2019-13282
First published: Thu Jul 04 2019(Updated: )
In Xpdf 4.01.01, a heap-based buffer over-read could be triggered in SampledFunction::transform in Function.cc when using a large index for samples. 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 or an information leak, or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Glyph & Cog XpdfReader | =4.01.01 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =29 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =30 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =31 |
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Reference Links
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41842
- 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-2019-13282?
The severity of CVE-2019-13282 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I mitigate the heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in Xpdf 4.01.01 (CVE-2019-13282)?
To mitigate the vulnerability, ensure you update Xpdf to a version where the issue has been patched.
Is there a way to trigger the heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in Xpdf 4.01.01 (CVE-2019-13282)?
The vulnerability can be triggered by using a large index for samples in SampledFunction::transform in Function.cc or by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftotext tool.
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