PatchTheCVECVE-2013-4979: Buffer overflow in the gldll32.dll module in EPS Viewer 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arb
CVE-2013-4979 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting eps viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Buffer overflow in the gldll32.dll module in EPS Viewer 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.3 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.1% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2014-01-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2013-4979?
eps viewer: upgrade to newer than 3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-4979 being exploited?
CVE-2013-4979 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-2013-4979 affect?
CVE-2013-4979 affects eps viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in the gldll32.dll module in EPS Viewer 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file.
How urgent is CVE-2013-4979?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference