CVE-2012-4914 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF file in CoolPDF.
- 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-2012-4914?
CVE-2012-4914 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2013. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the reader in CoolPDF 3.0.2.256 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with a crafted stream.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4914?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Coolpdf Coolpdf.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4914?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4914 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-2012-4914 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4914 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g826-ww3p-93hh.