CVE-2012-5324
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the Pdf Printer Preferences ActiveX Control in pdfxctrl.dll in Tracker Software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) sub_path parameter to the StoreInRegistry function or (2) sub_key parameter to the InitFromRegistry function.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Tracker Software pdfSaver ActiveX 3.60 - 'pdfxctrl.dll' Stack Buffer Overflow (SEH) (PoC)
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| tracker-software | pdf-xchange | 3.60.0128 | |
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18427
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51712
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2012-5067.php
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72774
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18427
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51712
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2012-5067.php
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72774
CWEs
CWE-119
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.