CVE-2013-5447

Name: CVE-2013-5447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-10T06:14:55.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 34.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Forms Viewer 4.x before 4.0.0.3 and 8.x before 8.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XFDL form with a long fontname value.. EPSS estimates a 34.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Forms Viewer 4.x before 4.0.0.3 and 8.x before 8.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XFDL form with a long fontname value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

34.03%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Forms Viewer	4.0.0
Ibm	Forms Viewer	4.0.0.1
Ibm	Forms Viewer	4.0.0.2
Ibm	Forms Viewer	8.0.0
Ibm	Forms Viewer	8.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5447?

Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Forms Viewer 4.x before 4.0.0.3 and 8.x before 8.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XFDL form with a long fontname value.

How severe is CVE-2013-5447?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 34.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5447?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-5447?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST