Heap-Based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in PoDoFo by Artifex Software
CVE-2018-8001

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Podofo Project

Status
Podofo
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-8001?

In PoDoFo version 0.9.5, a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability exists in the UnescapeName() function located in PdfName.cpp. This flaw can be exploited by attackers remotely using specially crafted PDF files. Successful exploitation may lead to denial-of-service attacks or potentially other impacts that affect the integrity and availability of services utilizing the PoDoFo library.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1549469
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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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