Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PoDoFo PDF Parser by PoDoFo
CVE-2017-6844

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Podofo Project

Status
Podofo
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-6844?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PoDoFo PDF Parser, specifically within the ReadXRefSubsection function found in PdfParser.cpp. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers who craft malicious PDF files, potentially leading to unpredicted effects upon processing. Ensuring software is updated and secure is essential to mitigate risks associated with such vulnerabilities.

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-global-buf...
x_refsource_MISC

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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