CVE-2017-6841

Name: CVE-2017-6841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T14:59:01.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6841 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GraphicsStack::TGraphicsStackElement::~TGraphicsStackElement function in graphicsstack.h in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GraphicsStack::TGraphicsStackElement::~TGraphicsStackElement function in graphicsstack.h in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podofo Project	Podofo	0.9.5

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-null-pointer-dereference-in-graphicsstacktgraphicsstackelementtgraphicsstackelement-graphicsstack-h/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/02/podofo-null-pointer-dereference-in-graphicsstacktgraphicsstackelementtgraphicsstackelement-graphicsstack-h/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6841?

How severe is CVE-2017-6841?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6841 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6841?

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Source: NVD / NIST