Description
In Xpdf 4.01.01, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function DCTStream::readScan() located at Stream.cc. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftops tool. It might allow an attacker to cause Information Disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 5.5/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41818Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41818Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 4, 2019
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified