CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2019-14294: Use After Free

First published: Sat Jul 27 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.01.01. There is a use-after-free in the function JPXStream::fillReadBuf at JPXStream.cc, due to an out of bounds read.

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-2019-14294?

    The severity of CVE-2019-14294 is considered high due to the potential for exploitation leading to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-14294?

    To fix CVE-2019-14294, update Xpdf to the latest version provided by Glyph & Cog that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-14294?

    CVE-2019-14294 specifically affects Xpdf version 4.01.01.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-14294?

    CVE-2019-14294 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to out of bounds read issues.

  • Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2019-14294?

    The vendor associated with CVE-2019-14294 is Glyph & Cog, the company behind the XpdfReader software.

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