CVE-2018-12983
First published: Fri Jun 29 2018(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1 could be leveraged by remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libpodofo | <=0.9.7+dfsg-2 | 0.9.8+dfsg-3 0.9.8+dfsg-3.2 |
| PoDoFo | =0.9.6-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1595693
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LEJQUDZT4JRJSPZYY3UPSCTFPAC5TUHK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UMEMSUUXA3SL3AZAKKCTZFXVPHTBBK3O/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LEJQUDZT4JRJSPZYY3UPSCTFPAC5TUHK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UMEMSUUXA3SL3AZAKKCTZFXVPHTBBK3O/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-12983
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12983
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-12983
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-12983
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12983
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12983?
CVE-2018-12983 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial-of-service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12983?
To fix CVE-2018-12983, update to the latest version of PoDoFo, specifically versions later than 0.9.7+dfsg-2.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-12983?
CVE-2018-12983 affects PoDoFo version 0.9.6-rc1 and the libpodofo package in Debian versions up to 0.9.7+dfsg-2.
Can CVE-2018-12983 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-12983 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted PDF file.
Is CVE-2018-12983 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2018-12983 is a known vulnerability that has been publicly reported and documented.
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