CVE-2017-5886: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 01 2017(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PoDoFo::PdfTokenizer::GetNextToken function in PdfTokenizer.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libpodofo | 0.9.7+dfsg-2 0.9.8+dfsg-3 0.9.8+dfsg-3.2 | |
| PoDoFo | =0.9.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96512
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/03/podofo-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-podofopdftokenizergetnexttoken-pdftokenizer-cpp/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-5886
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5886
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-5886
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5886
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-5886
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/03/podofo-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-podofopdftokenizergetnexttoken-pdftokenizer-cpp
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/mailman/podofo-users/thread/1623824.EtgW9yDooZ%40blackgate/#msg35644693
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/code/1837
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5886?
CVE-2017-5886 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution stemming from a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5886?
To fix CVE-2017-5886, update PoDoFo to version 0.9.7+dfsg-2 or higher, as versions prior to this are vulnerable.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5886?
CVE-2017-5886 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.4, along with the libpodofo packages in certain Debian distributions.
Can CVE-2017-5886 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5886 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted file to the vulnerable system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-5886?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-5886, so it is recommended to apply the software update as soon as possible.
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