CVE-2017-18184 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based out-of-bounds read in QPDF allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted PDF files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-18184?
CVE-2017-18184 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in QPDF before 7.0.0. There is a stack-based out-of-bounds read in the function iterate_rc4 in QPDF_encryption.cc.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18184?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qpdf Project Qpdf.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18184?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-18184 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18184 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-18184, GHSA-f5x9-mwv6-rmv7, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-18184.