CVE-2019-10723
First published: Wed Apr 03 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in PoDoFo 0.9.6. The PdfPagesTreeCache class in doc/PdfPagesTreeCache.cpp has an attempted excessive memory allocation because nInitialSize is not validated.
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 | =0.9.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/46/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-10723
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10723
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-10723
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-10723
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-10723
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/code/2038/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-10723?
CVE-2019-10723 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for excessive memory allocation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10723?
To fix CVE-2019-10723, upgrade to PoDoFo version 0.9.8 or later.
What causes the CVE-2019-10723 vulnerability?
The vulnerability in CVE-2019-10723 is caused by insufficient validation of the initial size parameter in memory allocation.
Which versions of PoDoFo are affected by CVE-2019-10723?
CVE-2019-10723 affects PoDoFo versions up to and including 0.9.6.
Is CVE-2019-10723 present in Debian packages?
Yes, CVE-2019-10723 is present in Debian packages of libpodofo before version 0.9.8+dfsg-3.
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