Vulnerability Description
In Xpdf 4.01.01, a buffer over-read could be triggered in FoFiType1C::convertToType1 in fofi/FoFiType1C.cc when the index number is larger than the charset array bounds. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftops tool. It allows an attacker to use a crafted pdf file to cause Denial of Service or an information leak, or possibly have unspecified other impact.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Glyphandcog | Xpdfreader | 4.01.01 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41813ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41813ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12957?
CVE-2019-12957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Xpdf 4.01.01, a buffer over-read could be triggered in FoFiType1C::convertToType1 in fofi/FoFiType1C.cc when the index number is larger than the charset array bounds. It can, for example, be trigge...
How severe is CVE-2019-12957?
CVE-2019-12957 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12957?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, Fedoraproject Fedora.