CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5855: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Mar 01 2017(Updated: )

The PoDoFo::PdfParser::ReadXRefSubsection function in PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PoDoFo=0.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5855?

    CVE-2017-5855 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5855?

    To fix CVE-2017-5855, upgrade to a version of PoDoFo later than 0.9.4 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-5855?

    CVE-2017-5855 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted PDF file.

  • In which version of PoDoFo does CVE-2017-5855 occur?

    CVE-2017-5855 affects PoDoFo version 0.9.4.

  • What component of PoDoFo is affected by CVE-2017-5855?

    CVE-2017-5855 affects the PdfParser.cpp component in the PoDoFo library.

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