What is CVE-2012-4914?

CVE-2012-4914 is a vulnerability in Coolpdf, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2013-01-26.

Is CVE-2012-4914 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Buffer overflow in Coolpdf

CVE-2012-4914

Stack-based buffer overflow in the reader in CoolPDF 3.0.2.256 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with a crafted stream.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.659 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Coolpdf — versions 3.0.2.256
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-119 — Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Public proof-of-concept exploits

rapid7/metasploit-framework

References

PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_MISC)
51602 (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4914?: CVE-2012-4914 is a vulnerability in Coolpdf, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2013-01-26.
Is CVE-2012-4914 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.