pdfalto 0.2 XmlAltoOutputDev.cc addAttributsNode memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in pdfalto 0.2 and classified as critical. This affects the function TextPage::addAttributsNode of the file XmlAltoOutputDev.cc. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-18274. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in pdfalto 0.2 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function TextPage::addAttributsNode of the file XmlAltoOutputDev.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A issue was found in pdfalto 0.2. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the TextPage::addAttributsNode function in XmlAltoOutputDev.cc.

The bug was discovered 10/11/2018. The weakness was presented 10/12/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-18274 since 10/12/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/11/2018 🔍
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10/13/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/25/2023 +1685 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 33
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-18274 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-18274
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125303

Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2018 08:24
Updated: 05/25/2023 12:14
Changes: 10/13/2018 08:24 (56), 04/02/2020 09:27 (1), 05/25/2023 12:14 (3)
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