CVE-2011-4218

Name: CVE-2011-4218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-11-01T19:55:02.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-4218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Investintech.com SlimPDF Reader does not prevent faulting-instruction data from affecting write operations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 3.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Investintech.com SlimPDF Reader does not prevent faulting-instruction data from affecting write operations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.14%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Investintech	Slimpdf Reader	All versions

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/275036US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71098
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/275036US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71098

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4218?

How severe is CVE-2011-4218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4218?

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Source: NVD / NIST