Xpdf 4.01.01 JPXStream.cc JPXStream::fillReadBuf use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Xpdf 4.01.01. Impacted is the function JPXStream::fillReadBuf of the file JPXStream.cc. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-14294. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Xpdf 4.01.01 (Document Reader Software). This vulnerability affects the function JPXStream::fillReadBuf of the file JPXStream.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.01.01. There is a use-after-free in the function JPXStream::fillReadBuf at JPXStream.cc, due to an out of bounds read.

The weakness was published 07/27/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-14294 since 07/27/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-138879, VDB-138878, VDB-138877 and VDB-138876. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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07/27/2019 🔍
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07/28/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/13/2023 +1569 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: forum.xpdfreader.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-14294 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14294
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138880
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2019 16:34
Updated: 11/13/2023 11:31
Changes: 07/28/2019 16:34 (36), 07/14/2020 11:15 (18), 11/13/2023 11:31 (3)
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