SB2019090931 - Remote code execution in Xpdf
Published: September 9, 2019 Updated: August 15, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019090931
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16115)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files within the IdentityFunction::transform() function in Function.cc. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass a specially crafted PDF file the the affected application, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.