MEDIUM
CVE-2018-11254
CWE-674Published: May 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in PoDoFo 0.9.5. There is an Excessive Recursion in the PdfPagesTree::GetPageNode() function of PdfPagesTree.cpp. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service through a crafted pdf file, a related issue to CVE-2017-8054.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-11254 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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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1576174Issue Tracking
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-11254
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-674
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 18, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-674)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-11254 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.