CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-14293

First published: Sat Jul 27 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.01.01. There is an out of bounds read in the function GfxPatchMeshShading::parse at GfxState.cc for typeA!=6 case 2.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=4.01.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-14293?

    CVE-2019-14293 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-14293?

    To fix CVE-2019-14293, update XpdfReader to version 4.01.02 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2019-14293?

    CVE-2019-14293 can be exploited through crafted PDF files that cause an out of bounds read.

  • Which version of Xpdf is affected by CVE-2019-14293?

    CVE-2019-14293 affects Xpdf version 4.01.01.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-14293?

    Exploiting CVE-2019-14293 may lead to application crashes or information disclosure.

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