CVE-2023-31568 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in the Podofo PDF library 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
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-31568?
CVE-2023-31568 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::PdfEncryptRC4::PdfEncryptRC4.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Podofo Project Podofo.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31568?
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-2023-31568 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31568 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Podofo Project Podofo
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v545-mfxj-6893.