CVE-2012-5006: Heap-based buffer overflow in npdjvu.dll in Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in 6.1.4 Build 27351 and other versions

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5006?

djvu browser plug-in: upgrade to newer than 6.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5006 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5006 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-5006 affect?

CVE-2012-5006 affects djvu browser plug-in. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Heap-based buffer overflow in npdjvu.dll in Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in 6.1.4 Build 27351 and other versions before 6.1.4.27993 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Sjbz chunk in a djvu file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5006?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2012-5006 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting djvu browser plug-in. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in npdjvu.dll in Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in 6.1.4 Build 27351 and other versions before 6.1.4.27993 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Sjbz chunk in a djvu file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2012-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: caminova

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-19 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

caminova djvu browser plug-in UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 6.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy djvu-browser-plug-in || rpm -q djvu-browser-plug-in || djvu-browser-plug-in --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade djvu-browser-plug-in

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade djvu-browser-plug-in

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-5006?

djvu browser plug-in: upgrade to newer than 6.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5006 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5006 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-5006 affect?

CVE-2012-5006 affects djvu browser plug-in. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Heap-based buffer overflow in npdjvu.dll in Caminova DjVu Browser Plug-in 6.1.4 Build 27351 and other versions before 6.1.4.27993 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Sjbz chunk in a djvu file.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5006?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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