CVE-2012-5324: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 08 2012(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in the Pdf Printer Preferences ActiveX Control in pdfxctrl.dll in Tracker Software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) sub_path parameter to the StoreInRegistry function or (2) sub_key parameter to the InitFromRegistry function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PDF-XChange | =3.60.0128 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5324?
CVE-2012-5324 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5324?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5324, upgrade to a patched version of PDF-XChange that addresses the buffer overflow issues.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5324?
CVE-2012-5324 affects Tracker Software PDF-XChange version 3.60.0128.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5324?
CVE-2012-5324 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Pdf Printer Preferences ActiveX Control.
Can CVE-2012-5324 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5324 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted input parameters.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/tracker-software
- canonical/pdf-xchange
- version/pdf-xchange/3.60.0128