CVE-2011-4216 Other in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause application crashes or execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF documents in SlimPDF Reader.

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
None listed

What is CVE-2011-4216?

CVE-2011-4216 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2011. 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

Investintech.com SlimPDF Reader does not properly restrict write operations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4216?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Investintech Slimpdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4216?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4216 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-4216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq88-mf6p-vjjm.

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