CVE-2017-6848 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The PoDoFo::PdfXObject::PdfXObject function in PdfXObject.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) 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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podofo Project	Podofo	0.9.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-null-pointer-dereference-in-podofThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-null-pointer-dereference-in-podofThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6848?

CVE-2017-6848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The PoDoFo::PdfXObject::PdfXObject function in PdfXObject.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-6848?

CVE-2017-6848 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-2017-6848?

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