Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in PoDoFo PDF Processing Tool
CVE-2019-9687

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Podofo Project

Status
Podofo
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2019

What is CVE-2019-9687?

The PoDoFo PDF processing library version 0.9.6 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the function PdfString::ConvertUTF16toUTF8 located in base/PdfString.cpp. This flaw may allow attackers to exploit memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service in applications that utilize this library. Users are advised to review the issue and apply necessary patches to ensure security.

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/code/1969
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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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