CVE-2013-4565 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the __OLEdecode function of ppthtml versions 0.5.1 and earlier, impacting Debian systems. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 6.8, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code through specially crafted .ppt files, requiring medium attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low current threat landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:ppthtml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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