CVE-2013-5990 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 13 Nov 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted document in Ichitaro word processor.

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-2013-5990?

CVE-2013-5990 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 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

Unspecified vulnerability in JustSystems Ichitaro 2006 through 2011; Ichitaro Government 6, 7, and 2006 through 2010; Ichitaro 2011 Sou; Ichitaro 2012 Shou; Ichitaro 2013 Gen and Gen Trial Edition; Ichitaro Pro; Ichitaro Pro 2 and Pro 2 Trial Edition; Ichitaro Viewer; and Ichitaro Portable with oreplug allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5990?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Justsystems Ichitaro, Justsystems Ichitaro Portable With Oreplug, Justsystems Ichitaro Pro, Justsystems Ichitaro Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5990?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5990 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2013-5990 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5990 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-93cm-8rf5-rghh.