PoDoFo 0.9.6 pdftranslator.cpp setSource PDF File null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in PoDoFo 0.9.6. Affected by this issue is the function PoDoFo::Impose::PdfTranslator::setSource of the file pdftranslator.cpp. The manipulation as part of PDF File leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-9199. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PoDoFo 0.9.6 (Document Reader Software). This issue affects the function PoDoFo::Impose::PdfTranslator::setSource of the file pdftranslator.cpp. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

PoDoFo::Impose::PdfTranslator::setSource() in pdftranslator.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6 has a NULL pointer dereference that can (for example) be triggered by sending a crafted PDF file to the podofoimpose binary. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

The bug was discovered 02/26/2019. The weakness was released 02/26/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.fedoraproject.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-9199 since 02/26/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208427 (SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : podofo (SUSE-SU-2024:3541-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208427). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-131550. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 208427
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : podofo (SUSE-SU-2024:3541-1)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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02/26/2019 🔍
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02/27/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/09/2024 +2051 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 40
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-9199 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131231
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2019 07:00
Updated: 10/09/2024 18:35
Changes: 02/27/2019 07:00 (56), 05/13/2020 09:04 (2), 07/26/2023 07:20 (3), 07/26/2023 07:26 (1), 10/09/2024 18:35 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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Discussion

 usr3070 (+1)
7 years ago
I would say PR should N and UI should R, In the above scenario attacker does not have any PR prior to attack and UI should R because crafted input need to be triggered by some one i.e., user.

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