CVE-2019-16927

CVE-2019-16927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Glyphandcog Xpdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16927?
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.
How severe is CVE-2019-16927?
CVE-2019-16927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16927 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16927?
CVE-2019-16927 affects Glyphandcog Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16927?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16927 published?
CVE-2019-16927 was published on 2019-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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