CVE-2013-4978 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PDF file in Aloaha PDF Viewer.
- 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-2013-4978?
CVE-2013-4978 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in AloahaPDFViewer 5.0.0.7 and earlier in Aloaha PDF Suite FREE allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4978?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Aloaha Aloaha Pdf Suite Free, Aloaha Aloahapdfviewer.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4978 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-2013-4978 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-4978 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg4x-rw63-v9j9.