REDHAT-BUG-1947441: Medium severity PoDoFo PoDoFo vulnerability
Published Apr 8, 2021
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A flaw was found in PoDoFo. An uncontrolled recursive call in PdfNamesTree::AddToDictionary function in src/podofo/doc/PdfNamesTree.cpp can lead to a stack overflow.
Reference: https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/131/
Affected Software
1 affected component
PoDoFo PoDoFo
Event History
Apr 8, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1947441?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1947441 is considered to be of high severity due to the potential for stack overflow.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1947441?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1947441, update to the latest version of PoDoFo where the flaw is addressed.
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What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1947441 have on system security?
REDHAT-BUG-1947441 can lead to denial of service conditions due to stack overflow, impacting system stability.
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In which component of PoDoFo is REDHAT-BUG-1947441 found?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1947441 is found in the PdfNamesTree::AddToDictionary function in PoDoFo.
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Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1947441?
Any user or system utilizing vulnerable versions of the PoDoFo library is at risk due to REDHAT-BUG-1947441.