# CVE-2018-8002: libpodofo0.9.5: In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there exists an infinite loop vulnerability in PdfParserObject::ParseFileComplete() in PdfParserObje...

CVE-2018-8002 is fixed in 5 products on 1 platform, first by libpodofo-utils 0.9.5-9ubuntu0.1~esm1, released April 3, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-8002
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0801
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 9, 2018

## Description

In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there exists an infinite loop vulnerability in PdfParserObject::ParseFileComplete() in PdfParserObject.cpp which may result in stack overflow. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service or possibly unspecified other impact via a crafted pdf file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libpodofo-utils Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.9.5-9ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libpodofo-utils 0.9.5-9ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpodofo-utils-0.9.5-9ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Linux | libpodofo-utils Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.9.6+dfsg-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libpodofo-utils 0.9.6+dfsg-5ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libpodofo-utils-0.9.6-dfsg-5ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Linux | libpodofo-utils Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 0.9.7+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libpodofo-utils 0.9.7+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libpodofo-utils-0.9.7-dfsg-3ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Linux | libpodofo0.9.5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.9.5-9ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libpodofo0.9.5 0.9.5-9ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpodofo0.9.5-0.9.5-9ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Linux | libpodofo0.9.6 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.9.6+dfsg-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libpodofo0.9.6 0.9.6+dfsg-5ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libpodofo0.9.6-0.9.6-dfsg-5ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Linux | libpodofo0.9.7 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 0.9.7+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libpodofo0.9.7 0.9.7+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libpodofo0.9.7-0.9.7-dfsg-3ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Linux | podofo sles 15.7 | 0.9.6-150300.3.18.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4311-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4311-1.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |

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