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9.3

SlimPDF Reader can crash or be exploited by malicious PDF

CVE-2011-4219 · published 15 years ago
Summary

The SlimPDF Reader program may let specially crafted PDF files cause the application to stop working or, in rare cases, run unwanted code. This happens because the program does not properly check data from a faulty file before deciding what actions to take. Update the reader to the latest version or switch to a different PDF viewer to protect your systems.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
investintech slimpdf_reader All versions
cpe:2.3:a:investintech:slimpdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Investintech.com SlimPDF Reader does not prevent faulting-address data from affecting branch selection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly ex...
Investintech.com SlimPDF Reader does not prevent faulting-address data from affecting branch selection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-399Resource Management Errors
Timeline
Published1 Nov 2011
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-4219 · NVD
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