CVE-2017-8787: High severity podofo vulnerability
Published May 3, 2017
·Updated
The PoDoFo::PdfXRefStreamParserObject::ReadXRefStreamEntry function in base/PdfXRefStreamParserObject.cpp:224 in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF file.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libpodofo
0.9.7+dfsg-20.9.8+dfsg-30.9.8+dfsg-3.1
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.5
Event History
May 3, 2017
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:57 AM
SeverityAffected Software
May 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:04 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8787?
CVE-2017-8787 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8787?
To fix CVE-2017-8787, upgrade to the versions 0.9.7+dfsg-2 or later of the libpodofo package.
3
What type of impact does CVE-2017-8787 have?
CVE-2017-8787 can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read, resulting in a denial of service.
4
Which versions of PoDoFo are affected by CVE-2017-8787?
Only PoDoFo version 0.9.5 is affected by CVE-2017-8787.
5
Can CVE-2017-8787 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8787 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted PDF files.