CVE-2006-4513 Integer overflow in n/a
Integer overflows in the WV library allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word file, requiring user interaction to open the document.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-4513?
CVE-2006-4513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple integer overflows in the WV library in wvWare (formerly mswordview) before 1.2.3, as used by AbiWord, KWord, and possibly other products, allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word (DOC) file that produces (1) large LFO clfolvl values in the wvGetLFO_records function or (2) a large LFO nolfo value in the wvGetFLO_PLF function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4513?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wvware Wvware.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4513?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2006-4513 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4513 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-4513, GHSA-p252-96vf-v428.