CVE-2012-5324
CVE-2012-5324 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tracker-software Pdf-xchange with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Tracker-software Pdf-xchange
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the Pdf Printer Preferences ActiveX Control in pdfxctrl.dll in Tracker Software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) sub_path parameter to the StoreInRegistry function or (2) sub_key parameter to the InitFromRegistry function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5324?
- Multiple buffer overflows in the Pdf Printer Preferences ActiveX Control in pdfxctrl.dll in Tracker Software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) sub_path parameter to the StoreInRegistry function or (2) sub_key parameter to the InitFromRegistry function.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5324?
- CVE-2012-5324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5324 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5324?
- CVE-2012-5324 affects Tracker-software Pdf-xchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5324?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-5324 published?
- CVE-2012-5324 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18427
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51712
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2012-5067.php
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72774
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tracker-software:pdf-xchange:3.60.0128:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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