CVE-2018-5308: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jan 09 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 20 January 2025
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 | =0.9.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1532390
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5308
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5308
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5308
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5308
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5308
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/code/1870
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/code/1876
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5308?
CVE-2018-5308 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial-of-service conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5308?
To fix CVE-2018-5308, upgrade PoDoFo to version 0.9.7 or later.
Which versions of PoDoFo are affected by CVE-2018-5308?
PoDoFo version 0.9.5 is affected by CVE-2018-5308.
Can CVE-2018-5308 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-5308 can be exploited remotely through crafted PDF files.
What types of impacts can CVE-2018-5308 have?
CVE-2018-5308 can result in denial-of-service attacks and potentially other unspecified impacts.
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