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5.5
podofo PDF font creation can run unwanted code
published 4 days ago
Summary
The podofo library's PdfFontFactory component can be made to execute malicious code when processing specially crafted PDF files. This could allow attackers to take control of systems that open such PDFs. Update to the latest podofo version or apply the vendor's patch to protect your environment.
What to do
- Update cleanstart podofo to version 0.9.6-r0.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | podofo |
< 0.9.6-r0 Fix: upgrade to 0.9.6-r0
|
Original advisory text
PdfFontFactory
Security vulnerability affects the podofo package. The PdfFontFactory.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2023-SM05955 · OSV
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