CVE-2020-19470: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Jul 21 2021(Updated: )
An issue has been found in function DCTStream::getChar in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to a NULL pointer dereference (invalid read of size 1) .
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Flowpaper Pdf2json | =0.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19470?
CVE-2020-19470 is a vulnerability found in function DCTStream::getChar in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to a NULL pointer dereference (invalid read of size 1).
How severe is CVE-2020-19470?
CVE-2020-19470 has a severity rating of medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-19470?
CVE-2020-19470 affects Flowpaper Pdf2json version 0.70.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2020-19470?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-19470 by causing a Denial of Service through a NULL pointer dereference.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-19470?
Currently, there is no known fix for CVE-2020-19470. It is recommended to update to a patched version or contact the software vendor for a solution.
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