What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5006?

CVE-2012-5006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 7.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-5006?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-5006. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Djvu Browser Plug In CVE-2012-5006

CRITICAL

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2012-09-19 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow RCE Djvu Browser Plug In

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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CVE Published

Sep 19, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Heap-based buffer overflow in npdjvu.dll in Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in 6.1.4 Build 27351 and other versions before 6.1.4.27993 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Sjbz chunk in a djvu file.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Heap-based buffer overflow in npdjvu.dll in Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in 6.1.4 Build 27351 and other versions before 6.1.4.27993 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Sjbz chunk in a djvu file. Affected products include: Caminova Djvu Browser Plug-In. Version information: before 6.1.4.27993.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.