CWE
770
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5783

First published: Fri Jan 19 2018(Updated: )

In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation in the PoDoFo::PdfVecObjects::Reserve function (base/PdfVecObjects.h). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted pdf file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PoDoFo=0.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5783?

    CVE-2018-5783 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5783?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-5783, upgrade to PoDoFo version 0.9.6 or later.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-5783?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-5783 to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted PDF file.

  • In which software version does CVE-2018-5783 exist?

    CVE-2018-5783 exists in PoDoFo version 0.9.5.

  • Which function is affected by CVE-2018-5783?

    CVE-2018-5783 affects the PoDoFo::PdfVecObjects::Reserve function.

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