PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-42057

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

Summary

A security vulnerability exists within PDF-XChange Editor that involves improper parsing of U3D files. This flaw allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on affected installations of the software, but successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file. The underlying issue stems from inadequate validation of user-supplied data, leading to an out-of-bounds read and the possibility of executing code within the context of the current process. As such, users of the affected version should remain vigilant and apply updates as provided by the vendor.

Affected Version(s)

PDF-XChange Editor 9.5.368.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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