CVE-2017-13056 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file in PDF-XChange Viewer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-13056?
CVE-2017-13056 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The launchURL function in PDF-XChange Viewer 2.5 (Build 314.0) might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13056?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tracker-Software Pdf-Xchange Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13056?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13056 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-2017-13056 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13056 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqmg-m6cw-2jmh.