VDB-100462 · CVE-2017-8053 · Qualys 277332

PoDoFo 0.9.5 PDF File PdfParser.cpp ReadDocumentStructure resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in PoDoFo 0.9.5. Affected is the function PoDoFo::PdfParser::ReadDocumentStructure of the file PdfParser.cpp of the component PDF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-8053. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PoDoFo 0.9.5 (Document Reader Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function PoDoFo::PdfParser::ReadDocumentStructure of the file PdfParser.cpp of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows denial of service (infinite recursion and stack consumption) via a crafted PDF file in PoDoFo::PdfParser::ReadDocumentStructure (PdfParser.cpp).

The bug was discovered 04/22/2017. The weakness was disclosed 04/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-8053 since 04/22/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277332 (Fedora Security Update for podofo (FEDORA-2018-2f3c0cdf93)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Name

PoDoFo

Version

0.9.5

License

free

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-8053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100462
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8053 - PoDoFo - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2017 13:34
Updated: 08/24/2024 07:23
Changes: 04/23/2017 13:34 (61), 09/19/2020 16:55 (2), 08/24/2024 07:23 (17)
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