CVE-2017-7380: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Apr 3, 2017
·Updated
The doc/PdfPage.cpp:614:20 code in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted PDF document.
Affected Software
13 affected componentsFixes available
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.5
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
alpine/podofo<0.9.6-r0
0.9.6-r0
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
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
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7380?
CVE-2017-7380 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-7380?
To fix CVE-2017-7380, upgrade PoDoFo to a version later than 0.9.5 where this vulnerability is patched.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-7380?
CVE-2017-7380 allows attackers to cause application crashes through crafted PDF documents.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-7380?
CVE-2017-7380 affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5.
5
Can CVE-2017-7380 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7380 can be exploited remotely through the use of specially crafted PDF files.