CVE-2017-6843

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 15, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PoDoFo::PdfVariant::DelayedLoad function in PdfVariant.h in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-podofopdfvariantdelayedload-pdfvariant-h/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-podofopdfvariantdelayedload-pdfvariant-h/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.5%

72th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

podofo_project

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