CVE-2019-9199: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Feb 26 2019(Updated: )
PoDoFo::Impose::PdfTranslator::setSource() in pdftranslator.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6 has a NULL pointer dereference that can (for example) be triggered by sending a crafted PDF file to the podofoimpose binary. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PoDoFo | =0.9.6 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =29 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =30 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CIC2EXSSMBT3MY2HY42IIY4BUQS2SVYB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NTJ5AAM6Y4NMSELEH7N5ZG4DNO56BCYF/
- https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/null-pointer-dereference-vulnerability-in-setsource-podofo-0-9-6-trunk-r1967/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/40/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NTJ5AAM6Y4NMSELEH7N5ZG4DNO56BCYF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CIC2EXSSMBT3MY2HY42IIY4BUQS2SVYB/
- https://github.com/mksdev/podofo/commit/1400a9aaf611299b9a56aa2abeb158918b9743c8
- https://github.com/jjanku/podofo/commit/ada821df68fb0bf673840ed525daf4ec709dbfd9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9199?
CVE-2019-9199 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9199?
To remediate CVE-2019-9199, upgrade PoDoFo to version 0.9.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-9199?
CVE-2019-9199 affects the PoDoFo version 0.9.6 and Fedora versions 29 and 30.
What type of attack does CVE-2019-9199 allow?
CVE-2019-9199 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service, potentially leading to a segmentation fault.
Where in the code does CVE-2019-9199 occur?
CVE-2019-9199 occurs in the setSource() function of pdftranslator.cpp in PoDoFo.
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