Infinite Loop Vulnerability in PoDoFo PDF Parser from POdoFo
CVE-2018-8002

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Podofo Project

Status
Podofo
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 March 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-8002?

In versions of PoDoFo prior to 0.9.5, a vulnerability exists in the PdfParserObject::ParseFileComplete() method, leading to an infinite loop that can potentially cause a stack overflow. Exploitation of this weakness by remote attackers using specially crafted PDF files may result in a denial-of-service condition, disrupting normal operations and potentially leading to other unspecified impacts.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-8002 - Proof of Concept

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1548930
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44946/
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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