CVE-2019-13289 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a use-after-free vulnerability in the function JBIG2Stream::close() located at JBIG2Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Glyphandcog	Xpdfreader	4.01.01

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://github.com/PanguL4b/pocs/tree/master/xpdf/heap-use-after-free_JBIG2StreaExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/PanguL4b/pocs/tree/master/xpdf/heap-use-after-free_JBIG2StreaExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-13289?

CVE-2019-13289 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a use-after-free vulnerability in the function JBIG2Stream::close() located at JBIG2Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdft...

How severe is CVE-2019-13289?

CVE-2019-13289 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-2019-13289?

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