CVE-2011-4219 Memory corruption in n/a
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-2011-4219?
CVE-2011-4219 is a critical memory corruption 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 prevent faulting-address data from affecting branch selection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4219?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Investintech Slimpdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4219 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-4219 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4219 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c888-w76p-vhx3.