CVE-2013-4565

CVE-2013-4565 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Ppthtml with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the __OLEdecode function in ppthtml 0.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ppt file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4565?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the __OLEdecode function in ppthtml 0.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ppt file.
How severe is CVE-2013-4565?
CVE-2013-4565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4565 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4565?
CVE-2013-4565 affects Debian Ppthtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4565?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4565 published?
CVE-2013-4565 was published on 2014-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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