CVE-2019-13291 Information disclosure in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in Xpdf allows attackers to disclose information via a crafted PDF document.
- 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-2019-13291?
CVE-2019-13291 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, published on 4 Jul 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Glyphandcog Xpdfreader.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-13291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wmrm-7x9c-wj29.