CVE-2013-4565 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a crafted PowerPoint file processed by ppthtml.
- 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-2013-4565?
CVE-2013-4565 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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 the __OLEdecode function in ppthtml 0.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ppt file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4565?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Ppthtml.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4565?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4565 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-2013-4565 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4565 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhr8-498r-9j55.