CVE-2013-4978 EXPLOIT
9.3
HIGH · CVSS 2.0 · EPSS 6.6% (pctl 94)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in AloahaPDFViewer 5.0.0.7 and earlier in Aloaha PDF Suite FREE allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
Scoring
| CVSS | 9.3 (HIGH, v2.0) |
|---|---|
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
| EPSS | 6.58% — more likely to be exploited than 94% of all CVEs |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2014-02-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Affected (2)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| aloaha | aloaha pdf suite free |
| aloaha | aloahapdfviewer |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | Aloaha PDF Suite - Remote Stack Buffer Overflow | 2013-08-28 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-08/0179.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54585
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/aloaha-pdf-suite-buffer-overflow-vulnerability
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62036
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-08/0179.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54585
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/aloaha-pdf-suite-buffer-overflow-vulnerability
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62036
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