CVE-2013-5447: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 10 2013(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Forms Viewer 4.x before 4.0.0.3 and 8.x before 8.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XFDL form with a long fontname value.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Forms Viewer | =4.0.0 | |
| IBM Forms Viewer | =4.0.0.1 | |
| IBM Forms Viewer | =4.0.0.2 | |
| IBM Forms Viewer | =8.0.0 | |
| IBM Forms Viewer | =8.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124658
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO78184
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21657500
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30789
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-13-274/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87911
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5447?
CVE-2013-5447 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5447?
To mitigate CVE-2013-5447, upgrade IBM Forms Viewer to version 4.0.0.3 or 8.0.1.1 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-5447?
CVE-2013-5447 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow.
Which versions of IBM Forms Viewer are affected by CVE-2013-5447?
IBM Forms Viewer versions 4.x before 4.0.0.3 and 8.x before 8.0.1.1 are affected by CVE-2013-5447.
Can CVE-2013-5447 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5447 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted XFDL forms containing a long fontname value.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm forms viewer
- version/ibm forms viewer/4.0.0
- version/ibm forms viewer/4.0.0.1
- version/ibm forms viewer/4.0.0.2
- version/ibm forms viewer/8.0.0
- version/ibm forms viewer/8.0.1