Heap-based Buffer Overflow in PoDoFo PDF Processing Library
CVE-2017-8378

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Podofo Project

Status
Podofo
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 May 2017

What is CVE-2017-8378?

A heap-based buffer overflow exists within the PdfParser::ReadObjects function in the PoDoFo library version 0.9.5. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers, potentially leading to a denial of service through an application crash. The issue arises from improper handling of the m_offsets.size vector, which may lead to unpredictable impacts on systems utilizing this library.

References

https://github.com/xiangxiaobo/poc_and_report/tree/master...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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