CVE-2013-4979 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted EPS file in EPS 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-2013-4979?
CVE-2013-4979 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 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
Buffer overflow in the gldll32.dll module in EPS Viewer 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ideamk Eps Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4979 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-2013-4979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x8m8-qx67-mrqx.