CVE-2019-9877
First published: Tue Mar 19 2019(Updated: )
There is an invalid memory access vulnerability in the function TextPage::findGaps() located at TextOutputDev.c in Xpdf 4.01, which can (for example) be triggered by sending a crafted pdf file to the pdftops 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader Xpdf | =4.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9877?
CVE-2019-9877 is an invalid memory access vulnerability in the function TextPage::findGaps() located at TextOutputDev.c in Xpdf 4.01.
How can CVE-2019-9877 be triggered?
CVE-2019-9877 can be triggered by sending a crafted PDF file to the pdftops binary.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-9877?
The impact of CVE-2019-9877 is a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly remote code execution.
Which software version is affected by CVE-2019-9877?
Xpdf 4.0.1 is the affected version of the software.
How can I fix CVE-2019-9877?
To fix CVE-2019-9877, update Xpdf to a version that is not affected, as recommended by the vendor.
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