CVE-2020-19472
CVE-2020-19472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flowpaper Pdf2json 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Flowpaper Pdf2json
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue has been found in function DCTStream::readHuffSym in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to an invalid read of size 2 .
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-19472?
- An issue has been found in function DCTStream::readHuffSym in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to an invalid read of size 2 .
- How severe is CVE-2020-19472?
- CVE-2020-19472 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-2020-19472 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-19472?
- CVE-2020-19472 affects Flowpaper Pdf2json. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-19472?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-19472 published?
- CVE-2020-19472 was published on 2021-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:flowpaper:pdf2json:0.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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