CVE-2018-17338: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Sep 23 2018(Updated: )
An issue has been found in pdfalto through 0.2. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function TextPage::dump in XmlAltoOutputDev.cc.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pdfalto Project Pdfalto | <=0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-17338.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17338?
The severity of CVE-2018-17338 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What is the affected software of CVE-2018-17338?
The affected software of CVE-2018-17338 is pdfalto version 0.2.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2018-17338?
CVE-2018-17338 is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function TextPage::dump in XmlAltoOutputDev.cc in pdfalto.
Are there any references available for CVE-2018-17338?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-17338 at the following references: - [GitHub - Pdfalto Heap Buffer Overflow](https://github.com/grandnew/software-vulnerabilities/tree/master/pdfalto#heap-buffer-overflow-in-function-textpagedump) - [GitHub Issue #29](https://github.com/kermitt2/pdfalto/issues/29)
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