CVE-2019-16927: Medium severity xpdf vulnerability
Published Sep 27, 2019
·Updated
Xpdf 4.01.01 has an out-of-bounds write in the vertProfile part of the TextPage::findGaps function in TextOutputDev.cc, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-9877.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Glyphandcog Xpdf=4.01.01
Event History
Sep 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16927?
CVE-2019-16927 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause an out-of-bounds write.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-16927?
To fix CVE-2019-16927, update Xpdf to the latest version that includes the security patch.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2019-16927?
CVE-2019-16927 specifically affects Xpdf version 4.01.01.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16927?
CVE-2019-16927 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability found in the TextPage::findGaps function.
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Is CVE-2019-16927 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2019-16927 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-9877, despite both being in Xpdf.