CVE-2017-5852

Name: CVE-2017-5852
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-01T15:59:00.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5852 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PoDoFo::PdfPage::GetInheritedKeyFromObject function in base/PdfVariant.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PoDoFo::PdfPage::GetInheritedKeyFromObject function in base/PdfVariant.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podofo Project	Podofo	0.9.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97032
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/01/podofo-infinite-loop-in-podofopdfpagegetinheritedkeyfromobject-pdfpage-cpp/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97032
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/01/podofo-infinite-loop-in-podofopdfpagegetinheritedkeyfromobject-pdfpage-cpp/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5852?

The PoDoFo::PdfPage::GetInheritedKeyFromObject function in base/PdfVariant.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-5852?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5852 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5852?

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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Source: NVD / NIST