CVE-2018-17338 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 23 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in pdfalto allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service 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: None listed

What is CVE-2018-17338?

CVE-2018-17338 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 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 has been found in pdfalto through 0.2. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function TextPage::dump in XmlAltoOutputDev.cc.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17338?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pdfalto Project Pdfalto.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17338?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17338 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-17338 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17338 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8xr-qp8g-94v6.