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

CVE-2023-42057

What is CVE-2023-42057?

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.

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