CVE-2019-16115 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer under-read in Xpdf allows attackers to cause denial of service via crafted PDF files.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2019-16115?
CVE-2019-16115 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, published on 8 Sep 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, a stack-based buffer under-read could be triggered in IdentityFunction::transform in Function.cc, used by GfxAxialShading::getColor. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. It allows an attacker to use a crafted PDF file to cause Denial of Service or possibly unspecified other impact.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16115?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (12)
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4 | All versions | 0.79.0-150200.3.14.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | All versions | 0.79.0-150200.3.14.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.28.1 |
poppler-qt SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.28.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.28.1 |
poppler-qt SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.28.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.24.4-14.29.1 |
poppler SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.28.1 |
poppler-qt SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 0.43.0-16.28.1 |
poppler SUSE:Manager Proxy 4.2 | All versions | 0.79.0-150200.3.14.1 |
poppler SUSE:Manager Server 4.2 | All versions | 0.79.0-150200.3.14.1 |
poppler openSUSE:Leap 15.4 | All versions | 0.79.0-150200.3.14.1 |
Products include Glyphandcog Xpdfreader.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16115?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-16115 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16115 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fx8g-cgwg-pm6c, SUSE-SU-2023:3292-1, SUSE-SU-2023:3303-1, SUSE-SU-2023:3399-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-16115.