Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Synactis PDF In-The-Box
CVE-2013-10057

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Synactis

Status
PDF In-the-box
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2013-10057?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Synactis PDF In-The-Box ActiveX control occurs in the ConnectToSynactis method. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker supplies a long string to the method, leading to a stack overwrite that could enable the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the user's environment. This could occur if a compromised webpage instantiates the affected control, allowing attackers to exploit this weakness to perform malicious actions.

Affected Version(s)

PDF In-The-Box *

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2013-10057 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10057 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25835
exploit
https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/35840/synacti...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

h1ch4m
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CVE-2013-10057 : Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Synactis PDF In-The-Box