Untrusted search path in NitroPDF



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2013-2773
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 NitroPDF
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Nitro Software, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU34874

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2773

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Nitro PDF 8.5.0.26: A specially crafted DLL file can facilitate Arbitrary Code Execution

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NitroPDF: 8.5.0.26

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58928


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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