CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-8787

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The PoDoFo::PdfXRefStreamParserObject::ReadXRefStreamEntry function in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the operation of applications processing PDF files, potentially leading to service outages.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of PoDoFo to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The PoDoFo::PdfXRefStreamParserObject::ReadXRefStreamEntry function in base/PdfXRefStreamParserObject.cpp:224 in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS