CVE-2018-11254: Medium severity podofo vulnerability

Published May 18, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in PoDoFo 0.9.5. There is an Excessive Recursion in the PdfPagesTree::GetPageNode() function of PdfPagesTree.cpp. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service through a crafted pdf file, a related issue to CVE-2017-8054.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.5

Event History

May 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11254?

CVE-2018-11254 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11254?

The best way to fix CVE-2018-11254 is to update PoDoFo to the latest version, ideally beyond 0.9.5.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2018-11254 facilitate?

CVE-2018-11254 facilitates denial of service attacks via excessive recursion in the PdfPagesTree::GetPageNode() function.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2018-11254?

Individuals and organizations using PoDoFo version 0.9.5 are at risk of being affected by CVE-2018-11254.

5

Can CVE-2018-11254 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-11254 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a crafted PDF file.

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