CVE-2017-6841: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 15, 2017
·Updated
The GraphicsStack::TGraphicsStackElement::~TGraphicsStackElement function in graphicsstack.h in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.5
Event History
Mar 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6841?
CVE-2017-6841 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6841?
To mitigate CVE-2017-6841, upgrade to a version of PoDoFo later than 0.9.5 where the vulnerability is patched.
3
What does CVE-2017-6841 affect?
CVE-2017-6841 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2017-6841 enable?
CVE-2017-6841 enables remote attackers to trigger a denial of service condition.
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Is CVE-2017-6841 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6841 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted files.