CVE-2018-8002
First published: Fri Mar 09 2018(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.
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=1548930
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44946/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-8002
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8002
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-8002
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-8002
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-8002
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/15/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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