CVE-2019-13283
First published: Thu Jul 04 2019(Updated: )
In Xpdf 4.01.01, a heap-based buffer over-read could be triggered in strncpy from FoFiType1::parse in fofi/FoFiType1.cc because it does not ensure the source string has a valid length before making a fixed-length copy. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glyphandcog 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=41843
- 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/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-13283.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13283?
The severity of CVE-2019-13283 is high with a score of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be triggered?
This vulnerability can be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftot tool.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-13283?
Xpdfreader 4.01.01 and Fedora 29, 30, and 31 are affected by CVE-2019-13283.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Xpdfreader (4.01.02 or later) or Fedora (32 or later).
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