CVE-2017-8378

Name: CVE-2017-8378
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-01T01:59:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8378 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the PdfParser::ReadObjects function in base/PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to m_offsets.size.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PdfParser::ReadObjects function in base/PdfParser.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to m_offsets.size.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podofo Project	Podofo	0.9.5

References

https://github.com/xiangxiaobo/poc_and_report/tree/master/podofo_heapoverflow_PdfParser.ReadObjectsIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiangxiaobo/poc_and_report/tree/master/podofo_heapoverflow_PdfParser.ReadObjectsIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8378?

How severe is CVE-2017-8378?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8378 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8378?

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Source: NVD / NIST