Vulnerability Description
The PoDoFo::PdfPage::GetInheritedKeyFromObject function in base/PdfVariant.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Podofo Project | Podofo | 0.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97032
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/01/podofo-infinite-loop-in-podofopdfpagegetThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97032
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/01/podofo-infinite-loop-in-podofopdfpagegetThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5852?
CVE-2017-5852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The PoDoFo::PdfPage::GetInheritedKeyFromObject function in base/PdfVariant.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-5852?
CVE-2017-5852 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5852?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Podofo Project Podofo.