CVE-2017-6841: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 15, 2017
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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.

5

Is CVE-2017-6841 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-6841 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted files.

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