CVE-2017-8787 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The PoDoFo::PdfXRefStreamParserObject::ReadXRefStreamEntry function in base/PdfXRefStreamParserObject.cpp:224 in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF file.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

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	0.9.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=861738Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=861738Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8787?

CVE-2017-8787 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The PoDoFo::PdfXRefStreamParserObject::ReadXRefStreamEntry function in base/PdfXRefStreamParserObject.cpp:224 in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer ov...

How severe is CVE-2017-8787?

CVE-2017-8787 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8787?

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