Is CVE-2019-16115 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-16115 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-16115 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-16115 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16115?

CVE-2019-16115 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-16115

CWE-125Published: September 8, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Xpdf 4.01.01, a stack-based buffer under-read could be triggered in IdentityFunction::transform in Function.cc, used by GfxAxialShading::getColor. It can, for example, be triggered by sending a crafted PDF document to the pdftoppm tool. It allows an attacker to use a crafted PDF file to cause Denial of Service or possibly unspecified other impact.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16115 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.