Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Kofax Power PDF

CVE-2024-5301
7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Kofax
Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 June 2024

Summary

Kofax Power PDF PSD File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PSD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22917.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF = 5.0.0.57

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

  • Risk change from: null to: 7.8 - (HIGH)

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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