CVE-2013-5578 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the WinGraphviz ActiveX control used by StarUML.
- 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-2013-5578?
CVE-2013-5578 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2013. 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 ToDot method in the WINGRAPHVIZLib.NEATO ActiveX control in WinGraphviz.dll in StarUML allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Staruml Staruml.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5578 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-2013-5578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h597-2476-7hc4.