CVE-2013-0726Erdas Er Viewer Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath function in ermapper_u.dll in ERDAS ER Viewer before 13.00.0001 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pathname in an ERS file.
Published May 5, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-0726 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Erdas Er Viewer (Hexagon).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Erdas Er Viewer 11.04.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
28%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
54/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory51725
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath function in ermapper_u.dll in ERDAS ER Viewer before 13.00.0001 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pathname in an ERS file.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Erdas Er ViewerHexagon | See advisory | 11.04 |
Patched Releases
Erdas Er Viewer
11.04
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 5, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory51725
- exploitMSF erdas_er_viewer_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-25448
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath function in ermapper_u.dll in ERDAS ER Viewer before 13.00.0001 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pathname in an ERS file.
Affected: Erdas Er Viewer (Hexagon). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Erdas Er Viewer 11.04.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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