CVE-2018-12983
published 2018-06-29CVE-2018-12983: A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1 could be leveraged by remote…
PriorityP429high7.8CVSS 3.0
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.99%
58.1th percentile
A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1 could be leveraged by remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | libpodofo | < libpodofo 0.9.8+dfsg-2 (bookworm) | libpodofo 0.9.8+dfsg-2 (bookworm) |
| podofo_project | podofo | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.07.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.06.8MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_debian7.8LOW
vendor_ubuntu7.8HIGH
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OSV
libpodofo vulnerabilities
osv·2025-01-20·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-11255 [HIGH] libpodofo vulnerabilities
libpodofo vulnerabilities
It was discovered that the PoDoFo library could dereference a NULL pointer
when getting the number of pages in a PDF. If a user or application were
tricked into opening a crafted PDF file, an attacker could possibly use
this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
(CVE-2018-11255)
It was discovered that PoDoFo library incorrectly handled memory when
computing an encryption key, which could lead to a buffer overflow. If a
user or application were tricked into opening a crafted PDF file, an
attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2018-12983)
It was discovered that the PoDoFo library incorrectly handled memory
allocation. If a user or a
GHSA
GHSA-p22g-5jc2-vvwx: A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2018-12983 [HIGH] CWE-125 GHSA-p22g-5jc2-vvwx: A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt
A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1 could be leveraged by remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
OSV
CVE-2018-12983: A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt
osv·2018-06-29·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-12983 [HIGH] CVE-2018-12983: A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt
A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1 could be leveraged by remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
Ubuntu
PoDoFo library vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2025-01-20·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-11255 [HIGH] PoDoFo library vulnerabilities
Title: PoDoFo library vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in PoDoFo.
It was discovered that the PoDoFo library could dereference a NULL pointer
when getting the number of pages in a PDF. If a user or application were
tricked into opening a crafted PDF file, an attacker could possibly use
this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
(CVE-2018-11255)
It was discovered that PoDoFo library incorrectly handled memory when
computing an encryption key, which could lead to a buffer overflow. If a
user or application were tricked into opening a crafted PDF file, an
attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2018-12983)
It was discovered that the
Debian
CVE-2018-12983: libpodofo - A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() ...
vendor_debian·2018·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-12983 [HIGH] CVE-2018-12983: libpodofo - A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() ...
A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1 could be leveraged by remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 0.9.8+dfsg-2)
bullseye: open
forky: resolved (fixed in 0.9.8+dfsg-2)
sid: resolved (fixed in 0.9.8+dfsg-2)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 0.9.8+dfsg-2)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [epel-all]
bugzilla·2018-07-02·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-12983 [HIGH] CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [epel-all]
CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [epel-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of epel-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this is
Bugzilla
CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function
bugzilla·2018-07-02·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-12983 [HIGH] CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function
CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function
A flaw was found in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1. A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp could be leveraged by remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
References:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1595693
Discussion:
Created mingw-podofo tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1597432]
Created podofo tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: epel-all [bug 1597433]
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1597429]
---
This CVE Bugzilla entry is for community support informational purposes only as it does not affect a package in a commercially supported Red Hat product. Refer to the de
Bugzilla
CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2018-07-02·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-12983 [HIGH] CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [fedora-all]
CVE-2018-12983 podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: thi
Bugzilla
CVE-2018-12983 mingw-podofo: podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2018-07-02·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-12983 [HIGH] CVE-2018-12983 mingw-podofo: podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [fedora-all]
CVE-2018-12983 mingw-podofo: podofo: stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey function [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit messa
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2018-06-29
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