Learn about CVE-2020-19464, a vulnerability in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to a stack overflow. Find out how to mitigate this issue and prevent exploitation.
PDF2JSON 0.70 has a vulnerability in function XRef::fetch that can lead to a Denial of Service due to a stack overflow.
Understanding CVE-2020-19464
This CVE involves a vulnerability in PDF2JSON 0.70 that can be exploited by attackers to cause a Denial of Service through a stack overflow.
What is CVE-2020-19464?
The vulnerability in function XRef::fetch in PDF2JSON 0.70 allows attackers to trigger a stack overflow, leading to a Denial of Service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-19464
The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to disrupt the availability of the affected system, potentially causing service downtime.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-19464
PDF2JSON 0.70 is susceptible to a stack overflow vulnerability in the XRef::fetch function.
Vulnerability Description
The issue in function XRef::fetch in PDF2JSON 0.70 enables attackers to exploit a stack overflow, resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting malicious inputs to trigger a stack overflow in the XRef::fetch function.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-19464, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates