CVE-2019-13288
In Xpdf 4.01.01, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS...
- Published
- Jul 4, 2019
- Updated
- Aug 4, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 93.0%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
In Xpdf 4.01.01, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS attack. This is similar to CVE-2018-16646.
Sources
3Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2019-13288, demonstrating infinite recursion denial-of-service in Xpdf 4.01.01 via a crafted PDF file.
Replicated using afl fuzzer instrumentation! Shoutz to antonio-morales.
- CVE-2019-13288Research
CVE-2019-13288 analysis repository: bundles the Xpdf PDF parser source and documentation to reproduce, analyze, and patch the vulnerable parsing logic.
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