CVE-2017-8378 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in the PoDoFo library allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8378?
CVE-2017-8378 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Podofo Project Podofo, published on 1 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PdfParser::ReadObjects function in base/PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to m_offsets.size.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8378?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Podofo Project Podofo.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8378?
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-2017-8378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Podofo Project Podofo
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-8378, GHSA-vpfg-gvv4-vfq2, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-8378.