7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8001

First published: Fri Mar 09 2018(Updated: )

In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there exists a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in UnescapeName() in PdfName.cpp. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service or possibly unspecified other impact 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-2018-8001?

    CVE-2018-8001 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial-of-service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8001?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-8001, upgrade to a version of PoDoFo later than 0.9.5 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8001?

    CVE-2018-8001 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-8001?

    Users of PoDoFo version 0.9.5 are affected by CVE-2018-8001.

  • Can CVE-2018-8001 lead to exploits?

    Yes, remote attackers could leverage CVE-2018-8001 to perform denial-of-service attacks through crafted PDF files.

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