CVE-2019-10873 : Security Advisory and Response

Poppler version 0.74.0 is affected by a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the function SplashClip::clipAALine.

Understanding CVE-2019-10873

This CVE entry identifies a specific vulnerability in the Poppler software.

What is CVE-2019-10873?

CVE-2019-10873 is a vulnerability found in version 0.74.0 of Poppler, leading to a NULL pointer dereference in the SplashClip::clipAALine function.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10873

The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10873

Poppler version 0.74.0 is susceptible to a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in the function SplashClip::clipAALine within the file SplashClip.cc.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Poppler
Vendor: N/A
Version: 0.74.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference, potentially leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-10873.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Monitor vendor advisories and security mailing lists for updates.
Implement network security measures to mitigate potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Educate users and administrators about secure practices to prevent exploitation.
Employ intrusion detection and prevention systems to monitor and block malicious activities.
Consider implementing sandboxing and privilege separation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Poppler.
Apply the latest patches to ensure the system is protected against known vulnerabilities.