CVE-2013-0726 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 May 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted ERS file in ERDAS ER Viewer, 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-2013-0726?

CVE-2013-0726 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 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 ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath function in ermapper_u.dll in ERDAS ER Viewer before 13.00.0001 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pathname in an ERS file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0726?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hexagon Erdas Er Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0726?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0726 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-2013-0726 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-0726 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rccm-79v5-7248.