Nitro Pro/Nitro Reader PDF File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Nitro Pro and Nitro Reader. Impacted is an unknown function of the component PDF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-3552. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Nitro Pro and Nitro Reader (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Nitro Pro 7.5.0.29 and earlier and Nitro Reader 2.5.0.45 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

The bug was discovered 05/21/2013. The weakness was presented 02/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at docs.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-3552 since 05/16/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66765 (Nitro Reader <= 2.5.0.45 Memory Corruption), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121277 (Nitro Pro and Nitro Reader Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (66765), SecurityFocus (BID 60180†) and OSVDB (93688†). See VDB-113009 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 66765
Nessus Name: Nitro Reader <= 2.5.0.45 Memory Corruption
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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/21/2013 +4 days 🔍
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06/03/2013 +13 days 🔍
02/08/2018 +1711 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.microsoft.com
Researcher: Jeremy Brown
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-3552 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-3552
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113008
SecurityFocus: 60180
OSVDB: 93688 - CVE-2013-3552 - Nitropdf - Nitro Pro - High

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/09/2018 08:41
Updated: 12/26/2024 03:12
Changes: 02/09/2018 08:41 (61), 01/03/2020 07:56 (6), 02/03/2021 07:14 (5), 12/26/2024 03:12 (19)
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