Nuance PDF Reader 'pdfcore8.dll' File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60315
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-0732
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 04 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 04 2013 12:00AM
Credit:	Francis Provencher of Secunia
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Nuance PDF Reader 'pdfcore8.dll' File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Nuance PDF Reader is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Nuance PDF Reader 7.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Nuance PDF Reader 'pdfcore8.dll' File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please ma,il us at: [email protected].

Nuance PDF Reader 'pdfcore8.dll' File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.

Nuance PDF Reader 'pdfcore8.dll' File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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