CVE-2013-0113 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Feb 2013 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDF documents in Nuance PDF 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-2013-0113?

CVE-2013-0113 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 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

Nuance PDF Reader 7.0 and PDF Viewer Plus 7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0113?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Nuance Pdf Reader, Nuance Pdf Reader Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0113?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0113 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-2013-0113 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0113 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g25p-fx9h-6rrq.