CVE-2017-18184 describes a stack-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the iterate_rc4 function within QPDF_encryption.cc, affecting QPDF versions prior to 7.0.0. This medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) has a local attack vector requiring user interaction, potentially leading to a denial of service. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 7.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qpdf_project:qpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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