CVE-2018-5783 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation in the PoDoFo::PdfVecObjects::Reserve function (base/PdfVecObjects.h). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted pdf 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-770

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1536179ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/27/
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1536179ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/27/

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5783?

CVE-2018-5783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation in the PoDoFo::PdfVecObjects::Reserve function (base/PdfVecObjects.h). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial ...

How severe is CVE-2018-5783?

CVE-2018-5783 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-2018-5783?

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