CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7381: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Apr 03 2017(Updated: )

The doc/PdfPage.cpp:609:23 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PoDoFo=0.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7381?

    CVE-2017-7381 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference that can lead to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7381?

    To fix CVE-2017-7381, you should upgrade to a later version of PoDoFo that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-7381?

    CVE-2017-7381 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5.

  • Can CVE-2017-7381 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-7381 can be exploited remotely through a crafted PDF document sent to a vulnerable application.

  • What are the impacts of CVE-2017-7381?

    The primary impact of CVE-2017-7381 is a denial of service, resulting in application crashes when processing malicious PDF files.

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