CVE-2013-0729 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Viewer versions prior to 2.5.208. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by embedding a specially crafted JPEG image file stream with a malicious Define Huffman Table header within a PDF document. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.5.208.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tracker-software:pdf-xchange_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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