Xpdf 4.01.01 fofi/FoFiType1C.cc convertToType1 PDF Document out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Xpdf 4.01.01. Affected by this issue is the function FoFiType1C::convertToType1 of the file fofi/FoFiType1C.cc. Performing a manipulation as part of PDF Document results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-12957. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Xpdf 4.01.01 (Document Reader Software). This affects the function FoFiType1C::convertToType1 of the file fofi/FoFiType1C.cc. The manipulation as part of a PDF Document leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Xpdf 4.01.01, a buffer over-read could be triggered in FoFiType1C::convertToType1 in fofi/FoFiType1C.cc when the index number is larger than the charset array bounds. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftops tool. It allows an attacker to use a crafted pdf file to cause Denial of Service or an information leak, or possibly have unspecified other impact.

The weakness was presented 06/25/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-12957 since 06/24/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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.

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

See VDB-135746, VDB-135781, VDB-136864 and VDB-137364 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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06/24/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2019-01da705767
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-12957 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-12957
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-136863
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2019 09:08
Updated: 10/07/2023 17:23
Changes: 06/25/2019 09:08 (56), 06/27/2020 16:34 (1), 10/07/2023 17:23 (3)
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