Kofax Power PDF TGA File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-5304

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kofax
Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-5304?

A vulnerability in Kofax Power PDF allows remote code execution due to improper handling of TGA file parsing. The flaw arises from a lack of validation for user-supplied data, enabling attackers to write beyond the allocated buffer. Exploitation requires user interaction, necessitating that the target either visits a malicious website or opens a specially crafted file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the current process, posing significant risks to user security.

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Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.57

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-549/
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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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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