Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in PoDoFo PDF Processing Software
CVE-2018-5308

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Podofo Project

Status
Podofo
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2018

What is CVE-2018-5308?

The PoDoFo library version 0.9.5 contains a vulnerability where improper validation of memcpy arguments occurs within the PdfMemoryOutputStream::Write function. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted PDF files, potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition or other unintended consequences. It highlights the importance of validating input parameters in software applications to prevent exploitation.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1532390
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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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