CVE-2017-7383: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Apr 03 2017(Updated: )
The PdfFontFactory.cpp:195:62 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PoDoFo | =0.9.5 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7383?
CVE-2017-7383 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to potential application crashes when processing crafted PDF files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7383?
To fix CVE-2017-7383, upgrade PoDoFo to a version later than 0.9.5 where the security issue is addressed.
What type of attack is described in CVE-2017-7383?
CVE-2017-7383 describes a remote denial of service attack facilitated by a crafted PDF document.
Which version of PoDoFo is affected by CVE-2017-7383?
PoDoFo version 0.9.5 is the only version affected by CVE-2017-7383.
What can be the impact of CVE-2017-7383 on users?
The impact of CVE-2017-7383 on users includes potential application crashes leading to service disruption when opening malicious PDF files.
- agent/type
- agent/references
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/podofo project
- canonical/podofo
- version/podofo/0.9.5