CVE-2013-0732 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 27 Mar 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted TTF file in Nuance PDF Reader, 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-2013-0732?

CVE-2013-0732 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Mar 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 PDFCore8.dll in Nuance PDF Reader before 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted font table directory values in a TTF file, related to naming table entries.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0732?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nuance Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0732?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0732 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-2013-0732 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0732 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xgw3-xv34-g29w.