CVE-2023-31567 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in the Podofo PDF library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious PDF files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-31567?

CVE-2023-31567 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Podofo Project Podofo, published on 10 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Podofo v0.10.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the component PoDoFo::PdfEncryptAESV3::PdfEncryptAESV3.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31567?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Podofo Project Podofo.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31567?

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-2023-31567 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-31567 exists.

All Podofo Project Podofo vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-31567, GHSA-gg2p-hv6p-36jj.

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