Xpdf 4.01.01 Parser.cc Parser::getObj resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Xpdf 4.01.01. Affected by this issue is the function Parser::getObj of the file Parser.cc. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-13288. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Xpdf 4.01.01 (Document Reader Software). This issue affects the function Parser::getObj of the file Parser.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Xpdf 4.01.01, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS attack. This is similar to CVE-2018-16646.

The weakness was shared 07/04/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-13288 since 07/04/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

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

The entries VDB-137372, VDB-137370, VDB-137368 and VDB-137367 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/04/2019 🔍
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07/05/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/17/2023 +1565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-13288 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-13288
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-137369
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2019 07:09
Updated: 10/17/2023 14:42
Changes: 07/05/2019 07:09 (36), 07/01/2020 16:17 (18), 10/17/2023 14:42 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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