CVE-2017-18183
UnknownEPSS 1.20%
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CVE-2017-18183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in QPDF before 7.0.0. There is an infinite loop in the QPDFWriter::enqueueObject() function in libqpdf/QPDFWriter.cc.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in QPDF before 7.0.0. There is an infinite loop in the QPDFWriter::enqueueObject() function in libqpdf/QPDFWriter.cc.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qpdf Project | Qpdf | < 7.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/qpdf/qpdf/commit/8249a26d69f72b9cda584c14cc3f12769985e481Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/qpdf/qpdf/issues/143Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/qpdf/qpdf/commit/8249a26d69f72b9cda584c14cc3f12769985e481Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/qpdf/qpdf/issues/143Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18183?
An issue was discovered in QPDF before 7.0.0. There is an infinite loop in the QPDFWriter::enqueueObject() function in libqpdf/QPDFWriter.cc.
How severe is CVE-2017-18183?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18183?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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