CVE-2019-10022 Null dereference in n/a
A NULL pointer dereference in Xpdf allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-10022?
CVE-2019-10022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xpdfreader Xpdf, published on 24 Mar 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.01.01. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function Gfx::opSetExtGState in Gfx.cc.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-10022?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xpdfreader Xpdf.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10022?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-10022 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-10022 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-10022 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xpdfreader Xpdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-px6r-pjwr-j383.