CVE-2017-6844 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in the PoDoFo::PdfParser::ReadXRefSubsection function in PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podofo Project	Podofo	0.9.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-global-buffer-overflow-in-podofopThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-global-buffer-overflow-in-podofopThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6844?

CVE-2017-6844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the PoDoFo::PdfParser::ReadXRefSubsection function in PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-6844?

CVE-2017-6844 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6844?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Podofo Project Podofo.