CVE-2017-7379: Medium severity Podofo Project Podofo vulnerability
Published Apr 3, 2017
·Updated
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
1 affected component
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.5
Event History
Apr 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-7379?
To fix CVE-2017-7379, upgrade to a newer version of PoDoFo that addresses this vulnerability.
3
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.
4
Which versions of PoDoFo are affected by CVE-2017-7379?
CVE-2017-7379 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5.
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.