CVE-2012-6535 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted DjVu file due to memory corruption in DjVuLibre.
- 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-2012-6535?
CVE-2012-6535 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 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
DjVuLibre before 3.5.25.3, as used in Evince, Sumatra PDF Reader, VuDroid, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted DjVu (aka .djv) file.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6535?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Djvulibre Project Djvulibre.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6535?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-6535 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6535 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-6535, DSA-2844-1, GHSA-chrr-fcqm-pgv4.