8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-31566: Use After Free

First published: Wed May 10 2023(Updated: )

Podofo v0.10.0 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the component PoDoFo::PdfEncrypt::IsMetadataEncrypted().

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PoDoFo=0.10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-31566?

    CVE-2023-31566 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution through a heap-use-after-free condition.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-31566?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-31566, upgrade to the latest version of PoDoFo that addresses this heap-use-after-free vulnerability.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-31566?

    CVE-2023-31566 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.10.0.

  • Can CVE-2023-31566 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2023-31566 can potentially lead to data breaches if exploited, as it could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2023-31566 being actively exploited?

    There have been no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2023-31566 at this time, but it's advisable to apply patches promptly.

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