CVE-2012-4896: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 5, 2012
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in SumatraPDF before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4895.
Affected Software
28 affected components
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf<=2.0.1
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.1
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.2
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.3
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.4
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.5
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.6
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.7
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.8
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.8.1
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.9
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.9.1
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.9.2
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.9.3
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=0.9.4
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.0
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.0.1
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.1
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.2
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.3
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.4
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.5
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.5.1
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.6
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.7
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.8
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=1.9
Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf=2.0
Event History
Oct 5, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4896?
The severity of CVE-2012-4896 has been classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-4896?
To fix CVE-2012-4896, users should upgrade to SumatraPDF version 2.1 or later.
3
What versions of SumatraPDF are affected by CVE-2012-4896?
CVE-2012-4896 affects all versions of SumatraPDF prior to 2.1, including versions up to 2.0.1.
4
Can CVE-2012-4896 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4896 can be exploited remotely through a crafted PDF document.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4896?
CVE-2012-4896 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.