CVE-2017-7379: Medium severity Podofo Project Podofo vulnerability
The PoDoFo::PdfSimpleEncoding::ConvertToEncoding function in PdfEncoding.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted PDF document.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/podofoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.9.6-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7379?
CVE-2017-7379 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing the application.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7379?
To fix CVE-2017-7379, upgrade to a newer version of PoDoFo that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2017-7379?
CVE-2017-7379 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through a specially crafted PDF document.
Which versions of PoDoFo are affected by CVE-2017-7379?
CVE-2017-7379 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7379?
CVE-2017-7379 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.