CVE Catalog

CVE-2013-0732

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in PDFCore8.dll in Nuance PDF Reader before 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted font table directory values in a TTF file, related to naming table entries.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially taking control of the user's system. This poses a significant threat to the security of the organization's data and systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Nuance PDF Reader to version 8.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor and restrict the opening of TTF files from untrusted sources.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in PDFCore8.dll in Nuance PDF Reader before 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted font table directory values in a TTF file, related to naming table entries.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS