HIGH
CVE-2018-12983
CWE-125Published: June 29, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A stack-based buffer over-read in the PdfEncryptMD5Base::ComputeEncryptionKey() function in PdfEncrypt.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.6-rc1 could be leveraged by remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted pdf file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-12983 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/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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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1595693Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1595693Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-12983
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 29, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-12983 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.