CVE-2019-9959
moderate-risk
Published 2019-07-22
The JPXStream::init function in Poppler 0.78.0 and earlier doesn't check for negative values of stream length, leading to an Integer Overflow, thereby making it possible to allocate a large memory chunk on the heap, with a size controlled by an attacker, as demonstrated by pdftocairo.
Do I need to act?
~
1.5% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.5/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (17)
Affected Vendors
References (16)
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109342
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2713
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109342
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2713
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
4/34 · Minimal
Exposure
19/34 · Moderate