CVE-2023-31566: Use After Free
Published May 10, 2023
·Updated
Podofo v0.10.0 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the component PoDoFo::PdfEncrypt::IsMetadataEncrypted().
Affected Software
1 affected component
Podofo Project Podofo=0.10.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-31566?
CVE-2023-31566 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.10.0.
4
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.
5
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.