CVE-2018-8001 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 9 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer over-read in PoDoFo allows remote attackers to cause denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

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-2018-8001?

CVE-2018-8001 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Podofo Project Podofo, published on 9 Mar 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

In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there exists a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in UnescapeName() in PdfName.cpp. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service or possibly unspecified other impact via a crafted pdf file.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8001?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Podofo Project Podofo.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8001?

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-2018-8001 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8001 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-8001, GHSA-26fh-33qj-84qh, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-8001.