CVE-2017-7378 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The PoDoFo::PdfPainter::ExpandTabs function in PdfPainter.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted PDF document.

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-125

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97296Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/31/podofo-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-podThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97296Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/31/podofo-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-podThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7378?

CVE-2017-7378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The PoDoFo::PdfPainter::ExpandTabs function in PdfPainter.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted PDF...

How severe is CVE-2017-7378?

CVE-2017-7378 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-2017-7378?

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