Vulnerability Description
There is an invalid memory access vulnerability in the function TextPage::findGaps() located at TextOutputDev.c in Xpdf 4.01, which can (for example) be triggered by sending a crafted pdf file to the pdftops binary. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader | Xpdf | 4.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41265Vendor Advisory
- https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/invalid-memory-access-in-textpagefindgaps-xpExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41265Vendor Advisory
- https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/invalid-memory-access-in-textpagefindgaps-xpExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9877?
CVE-2019-9877 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). There is an invalid memory access vulnerability in the function TextPage::findGaps() located at TextOutputDev.c in Xpdf 4.01, which can (for example) be triggered by sending a crafted pdf file to the ...
How severe is CVE-2019-9877?
CVE-2019-9877 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-2019-9877?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xpdfreader Xpdf.