CVE-2017-8053
First published: Sat Apr 22 2017(Updated: )
PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows denial of service (infinite recursion and stack consumption) via a crafted PDF file in PoDoFo::PdfParser::ReadDocumentStructure (PdfParser.cpp).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PoDoFo | =0.9.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8053?
CVE-2017-8053 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8053?
To fix CVE-2017-8053, update to a version of PoDoFo that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8053?
CVE-2017-8053 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2017-8053 have on PoDoFo 0.9.5?
CVE-2017-8053 causes infinite recursion and stack consumption, leading to a denial of service.
Is CVE-2017-8053 related to PDF files?
Yes, CVE-2017-8053 is triggered by a crafted PDF file processed by PoDoFo.
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- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/podofo project
- canonical/podofo
- version/podofo/0.9.5