CVE-2017-6849
CVE-2017-6849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Podofo Project Podofo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Podofo Project Podofo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The PoDoFo::PdfColorGray::~PdfColorGray function in PdfColor.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6849?
- The PoDoFo::PdfColorGray::~PdfColorGray function in PdfColor.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6849?
- CVE-2017-6849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6849 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6849?
- CVE-2017-6849 affects Podofo Project Podofo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6849?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-6849 published?
- CVE-2017-6849 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:podofo_project:podofo:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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