CVE-2018-8001: High severity Podofo Project Podofo vulnerability
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.
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-2018-8001?
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.