VDB-131232 · CVE-2019-9200 · RHSA-2019:2022

Poppler 0.74.0 Stream.cc ImageStream::getLine PDF File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Poppler 0.74.0. This affects the function ImageStream::getLine of the file Stream.cc. The manipulation as part of PDF File results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-9200. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Poppler 0.74.0 (Document Reader Software). Affected is the function ImageStream::getLine of the file Stream.cc. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A heap-based buffer underwrite exists in ImageStream::getLine() located at Stream.cc in Poppler 0.74.0 that can (for example) be triggered by sending a crafted PDF file to the pdfimages 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 disclosed 02/26/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-9200 since 02/26/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176637 (Debian Security Update for poppler (DLA 1706-1)).

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 SecurityFocus (BID 107172†). The entries VDB-126534, VDB-128687, VDB-130408 and VDB-131526 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Name

Poppler

Version

0.74.0

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2019:2022⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-9200 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9200
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131232
SecurityFocus: 107172 - Poppler CVE-2019-9200 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2019 07:01
Updated: 07/26/2023 07:32
Changes: 02/27/2019 07:01 (61), 05/26/2020 09:30 (4), 07/26/2023 07:32 (3)
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