CVE-2017-5852: Medium severity Podofo Project Podofo vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
The PoDoFo::PdfPage::GetInheritedKeyFromObject function in base/PdfVariant.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libpodofo
0.9.7+dfsg-20.9.8+dfsg-30.9.8+dfsg-3.1
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.4
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/libpodofoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.9.7+dfsg-2Fixed in 0.9.8+dfsg-3Fixed in 0.9.8+dfsg-3.1
Event History
Mar 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5852?
CVE-2017-5852 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5852?
To resolve CVE-2017-5852, upgrade to PoDoFo version 0.9.7 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2017-5852?
CVE-2017-5852 allows attackers to cause an indefinite loop, resulting in service disruption.
4
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5852?
CVE-2017-5852 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.4.
5
Is CVE-2017-5852 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5852 can be exploited remotely through crafted PDF files.