Remote code execution in Xpdf

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU79509

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16115

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

xpdf: before 4.0.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:glyph_and_cog:xpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41872

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.