8.8
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-19532: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Nov 26 2018(Updated: )

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the function PdfTranslator::setTarget() in pdftranslator.cpp of PoDoFo 0.9.6, while creating the PdfXObject, as demonstrated by podofoimpose. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-19532?

    CVE-2018-19532 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the function PdfTranslator::setTarget() in pdftranslator.cpp of PoDoFo 0.9.6.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-19532?

    CVE-2018-19532 has a severity value of 8.8, categorized as high.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-19532?

    PoDoFo 0.9.6 is affected by CVE-2018-19532.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-19532?

    CVE-2018-19532 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-19532?

    It is recommended to update to a patched version of PoDoFo to mitigate CVE-2018-19532 vulnerability.

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