CVE-2018-5296: Medium severity Podofo Project Podofo vulnerability
In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation in the PdfParser::ReadXRefSubsection function (base/PdfParser.cpp). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/podofoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.9.6-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5296?
CVE-2018-5296 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5296?
To fix CVE-2018-5296, upgrade to a patched version of PoDoFo that addresses the uncontrolled memory allocation issue.
What does CVE-2018-5296 affect?
CVE-2018-5296 affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5.
Can CVE-2018-5296 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-5296 can be exploited by remote attackers via a specially crafted PDF file.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2018-5296?
The risk associated with CVE-2018-5296 is potential denial-of-service, which may disrupt the functionality of affected systems.