CVE-2018-8002: High severity Podofo Project Podofo vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2018
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Updated

In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there exists an infinite loop vulnerability in PdfParserObject::ParseFileComplete() in PdfParserObject.cpp which may result in stack overflow. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service or possibly unspecified other impact via a crafted pdf file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
debian/libpodofo<=0.9.7+dfsg-2, <=0.9.8+dfsg-3, <=0.9.8+dfsg-3.2
Podofo Project Podofo=0.9.5

Event History

Mar 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:23 AM
Description
Jan 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:23 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8002?

CVE-2018-8002 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that leads to an infinite loop and potential stack overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8002?

The recommended fix for CVE-2018-8002 is to update to a version of PoDoFo that is newer than 0.9.7.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-8002?

CVE-2018-8002 affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5, as well as specific versions of the libpodofo package included in Debian.

4

Can CVE-2018-8002 be exploited remotely?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-8002 by providing a crafted PDF file to trigger the infinite loop.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-8002?

The potential impacts of CVE-2018-8002 include denial-of-service attacks and possible unspecified other effects.

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