CVE-2012-6535: Code Injection
First published: Mon Dec 02 2013(Updated: )
DjVuLibre before 3.5.25.3, as used in Evince, Sumatra PDF Reader, VuDroid, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted DjVu (aka .djv) file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | <=3.5.25 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.1 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.2 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.3 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.4 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.5 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.6 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.7 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.8 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.9 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.10 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.11 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.12 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.13 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.14 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.15 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.16 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.17 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.18 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.19 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.20 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.21 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.22 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.23 | |
| ubuntu/libdjvulibre-text | =3.5.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6535?
CVE-2012-6535 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6535?
To fix CVE-2012-6535, update DjVuLibre to version 3.5.25.3 or later.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2012-6535?
CVE-2012-6535 affects DjVuLibre versions prior to 3.5.25.3, including its use in Evince, Sumatra PDF Reader, and VuDroid.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2012-6535?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-6535 by sending specially crafted DjVu files that trigger memory corruption.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2012-6535 represent?
CVE-2012-6535 represents vulnerabilities related to memory corruption that lead to potential arbitrary code execution.
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