Debian ppthtml 0.5.1 __OLEdecode memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Debian ppthtml 0.5.1. This affects the function __OLEdecode. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-4565. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Debian ppthtml 0.5.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function __OLEdecode. 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:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the __OLEdecode function in ppthtml 0.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ppt file.

The weakness was shared 04/25/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-4565 since 06/12/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/12/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (88885). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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06/12/2013 🔍
04/25/2014 +317 days 🔍
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03/25/2015 +334 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: bugs.debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-4565 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4565
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69484
X-Force: 88885

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2015 16:45
Updated: 05/12/2026 00:53
Changes: 03/25/2015 16:45 (45), 03/27/2019 21:08 (2), 05/12/2026 00:53 (17)
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