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CVE-2019-12360

7.1 · HIGH

A stack-based buffer over-read exists in FoFiTrueType::dumpString in fofi/FoFiTrueType.cc in Xpdf 4.01.01.

Published May 27, 2019CWE-125EPSS 1.12%

Overview

CVE-2019-12360 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A stack-based buffer over-read exists in FoFiTrueType::dumpString in fofi/FoFiTrueType.cc in Xpdf 4.01.01. It can, for example, be triggered by sending crafted TrueType data in a PDF document to the pdftops tool. It might allow an attacker to cause Denial of Service or leak memory data into dump content.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12360?

CVE-2019-12360 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-12360?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-12360?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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