CVE-2017-8378 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PdfParser::ReadObjects function in base/PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other 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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podofo Project	Podofo	0.9.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://github.com/xiangxiaobo/poc_and_report/tree/master/podofo_heapoverflow_PdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiangxiaobo/poc_and_report/tree/master/podofo_heapoverflow_PdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8378?

CVE-2017-8378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in the PdfParser::ReadObjects function in base/PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspec...

How severe is CVE-2017-8378?

CVE-2017-8378 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-2017-8378?

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