CVE-2019-13291 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function DCTStream::readScan() located at Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftops tool. It might allow an attacker to cause Information Disclosure.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Glyphandcog	Xpdfreader	4.01.01

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41818ExploitVendor Advisory
https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41818ExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-13291?

CVE-2019-13291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function DCTStream::readScan() located at Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftops t...

How severe is CVE-2019-13291?

CVE-2019-13291 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-2019-13291?

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