Heap-based Buffer Overflow in PoDoFo by Affected Vendor
CVE-2017-5886

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Podofo Project

Status
Podofo
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-5886?

A vulnerability exists in the PoDoFo library, specifically in the PdfTokenizer::GetNextToken function located in PdfTokenizer.cpp. This heap-based buffer overflow issue can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted PDF files, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code or crashing of applications utilizing the affected library. It is crucial for users and developers to apply necessary patches and updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/03/podofo-heap-based...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96512
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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