CVE-2013-4986: Stack-based buffer overflow in PDFAX0722_IconCool.dll 7.22.1125.2121 in IconCool PDFCool Studio 3.32 Build 130

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-4986?

pdfcool studio: upgrade to newer than 3.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-4986 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4986 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-2013-4986 affect?

CVE-2013-4986 affects pdfcool studio. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in PDFAX0722_IconCool.dll 7.22.1125.2121 in IconCool PDFCool Studio 3.32 Build 130330 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-4986?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-4986 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting pdfcool studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in PDFAX0722_IconCool.dll 7.22.1125.2121 in IconCool PDFCool Studio 3.32 Build 130330 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: iconcool

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-10-04 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iconcool pdfcool studio UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.32 · 2.0 build110427 · 2.0 build110502 · 2.0 build110508 · 2.0 build110510 · 2.0 build110512 · 2.5 build120405 · 2.6 build120405

Fixed in: newer than 3.32

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdfcool-studio || rpm -q pdfcool-studio || pdfcool-studio --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pdfcool-studio

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pdfcool-studio

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-2013-4986?

pdfcool studio: upgrade to newer than 3.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4986 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4986 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-2013-4986 affect?

CVE-2013-4986 affects pdfcool studio. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in PDFAX0722_IconCool.dll 7.22.1125.2121 in IconCool PDFCool Studio 3.32 Build 130330 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-4986?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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