CVE-2012-5006 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted DjVu file in the Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2012-5006?
CVE-2012-5006 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2012. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in npdjvu.dll in Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in 6.1.4 Build 27351 and other versions before 6.1.4.27993 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Sjbz chunk in a djvu file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5006?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Caminova Djvu Browser Plug-In.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5006 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-2012-5006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5006 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7pmf-w3wx-qjc6.