MEDIUM
CVE-2017-8054
CWE-835Published: April 22, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The function PdfPagesTree::GetPageNodeFromArray in PdfPageTree.cpp:464 in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion and application crash) via a crafted PDF document.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-8054 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
podofo_project1 product(s)
podofo
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)
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http://qwertwwwe.github.io/2017/04/22/PoDoFo-0-9-5-allows-remote-attackers-to-cause-a-denial-of-service-infinit-loop/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://qwertwwwe.github.io/2017/04/22/PoDoFo-0-9-5-allows-remote-attackers-to-cause-a-denial-of-service-infinit-loop/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-8054
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-835
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 22, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-835)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-8054 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.