CVE-2019-13288 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In Xpdf 4.01.01, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS attack. This is similar to CVE-2018-16646.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Glyphandcog	Xpdfreader	4.01.01

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-674

References

https://github.com/PanguL4b/pocs/tree/master/xpdf/stack-overflow_dos_Parser__getExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/PanguL4b/pocs/tree/master/xpdf/stack-overflow_dos_Parser__getExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-13288?

CVE-2019-13288 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In Xpdf 4.01.01, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS attack. This is similar to CVE-2018-16646.

How severe is CVE-2019-13288?

CVE-2019-13288 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-13288?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Glyphandcog Xpdfreader.