CVE-2013-10057

Public Exploit
Synactis PDF In-The-Box ConnectToSynactic Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Synactis PDF In-The-Box ActiveX control (PDF_IN_1.ocx), specifically the ConnectToSynactis method. When a long string is passed to this method—intended to populate the ldCmdLine argument of a WinExec call—a strcpy operation overwrites a saved TRegistry class pointer on the stack. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user by enticing them to visit a malicious webpage that instantiates the vulnerable ActiveX control. The vulnerability was discovered via its use in third-party software such as Logic Print 2013.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Third-Party Advisory fortiguard.com Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: Synactis PDF In-The-Box
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/synactis_connecttosynactis_bof.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25835 exploit
https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/35840/synactis-pdf-in-the-box-connecttosynactic-buffer-overflow third party advisory
https://www.synactis.com/pdf-in-the-box.htm product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/synactis-pdf-in-the-box-connectosynactic-stack-based-buffer-overflow third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-10057?
CVE-2013-10057 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-10057?
To fix CVE-2013-10057, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-10057 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-10057 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-10057?
CVE-2013-10057 affects Synactis PDF In-The-Box.
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