Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Kofax Power PDF
CVE-2023-51565

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Kofax
Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Kofax Power PDF related to the mishandling of XPS files, which can lead to remote code execution. The flaw stems from the failure to validate the existence of objects before performing operations on them. This enables attackers to exploit the vulnerability by enticing users into visiting malicious web pages or opening compromised files, thereby executing arbitrary code within the context of the current process. User interaction is necessary for this exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.57 (5.0.0.10.0.23307)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-003/
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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

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