CVE-2012-5006 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the npdjvu.dll component of Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in versions prior to 6.1.4.27993. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system by enticing them to open a specially crafted DjVu file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it poses a significant risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:caminova:djvu_browser_plug-in:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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