Heap-based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in Xpdf 4.01.01's DCTStream::readScan() Function

CVE-2019-13291 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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.

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