CVE-2019-20093: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Dec 30 2019(Updated: )
The PoDoFo::PdfVariant::DelayedLoad function in PdfVariant.h in PoDoFo 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file, because of ImageExtractor.cpp.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PoDoFo | =0.9.6 | |
| Fedora | =30 | |
| Fedora | =31 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CTB2J5XWOEGAJYR2N66GAECUIKDG6O2S/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XHFOCBZCF3GX7A6FWE3JM7P37TQWGINJ/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/75/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XHFOCBZCF3GX7A6FWE3JM7P37TQWGINJ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CTB2J5XWOEGAJYR2N66GAECUIKDG6O2S/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20093?
CVE-2019-20093 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20093?
To fix CVE-2019-20093, update to the latest version of PoDoFo or apply the specific patches provided by the software maintainers.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-20093?
CVE-2019-20093 affects PoDoFo version 0.9.6 and Fedora versions 30 and 31.
What type of attack does CVE-2019-20093 enable?
CVE-2019-20093 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service condition.
What component is involved in CVE-2019-20093 vulnerability?
The vulnerability in CVE-2019-20093 is located in the PoDoFo::PdfVariant::DelayedLoad function within the PdfVariant.h file.
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