CVE-2017-5853 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in PoDoFo 0.9.4, specifically within the base/PdfParser.cpp component. This flaw allows remote attackers to achieve significant impact (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) by enticing a user to open a specially crafted PDF file. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), the vulnerability requires user interaction but has low attack complexity. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:podofo_project:podofo:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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