Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PdfParser::ReadXRefSubsection function in base/PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo allows attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to m_offsets.size.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Podofo Project | Podofo | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/15Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/code/1672Patch
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/mailman/message/34205419/Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/15Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/code/1672Patch
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/mailman/message/34205419/Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8981?
CVE-2015-8981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in the PdfParser::ReadXRefSubsection function in base/PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo allows attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to m_offsets.size.
How severe is CVE-2015-8981?
CVE-2015-8981 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Podofo Project Podofo.