CVE-2013-0729 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 2 Apr 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF file containing a crafted JPEG image.

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-2013-0729?

CVE-2013-0729 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2014. 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 Tracker Software PDF-XChange before 2.5.208 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Define Huffman Table header in a JPEG image file stream in a PDF file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0729?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tracker-Software Pdf-Xchange Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0729?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0729 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-2013-0729 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0729 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3mj2-6x39-pq7w.