# CVE-2012-4914: Stack-based buffer overflow in the reader in CoolPDF 3.0.2.256 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with a c

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2013-01-26 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the reader in CoolPDF 3.0.2.256 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with a crafted stream.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=70
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51602
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24463
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24876
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/coolpdf_image_stream_bof.rb

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