Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in SumatraPDF by Krzysztof Kowalczyk
CVE-2012-4895

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Key Information:

Vendor: SumatraPDFreader
Status: SumatraPDF
Vendor: CVE Published:; 5 October 2012

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What is CVE-2012-4895?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in SumatraPDF versions prior to 2.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft malicious PDF documents that may lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system when opened. The issue arises from insufficient validation of input data, allowing an attacker to manipulate the heap memory and execute unauthorized commands.

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