PoDoFo 0.9.4 PdfTokenizer.cpp GetNextToken memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in PoDoFo 0.9.4. The impacted element is the function PoDoFo::PdfTokenizer::GetNextToken of the file PdfTokenizer.cpp. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-5886. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PoDoFo 0.9.4 (Document Reader Software). Affected is the function PoDoFo::PdfTokenizer::GetNextToken of the file PdfTokenizer.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PoDoFo::PdfTokenizer::GetNextToken function in PdfTokenizer.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 02/03/2017. The weakness was shared 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5886 since 02/04/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 26 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 99740 (Debian DLA-929-1 : libpodofo security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 172000 (OpenSUSE Security Update for podofo (openSUSE-SU-2019:0066-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (99740) and SecurityFocus (BID 96512†). The entries VDB-97430, VDB-97431, VDB-97432 and VDB-97433 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 99740
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-929-1 : libpodofo security update
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OpenVAS ID: 871111
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 929-1] libpodofo security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-5886 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5886
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97434
SecurityFocus: 96512 - podofo CVE-2017-5886 Heap Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5886 - PoDoFo - Buffer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 10:04
Updated: 09/03/2020 12:11
Changes: 03/02/2017 10:04 (75), 09/03/2020 12:11 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:CEF:103

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