Kofax Power PDF JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-5511

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kofax
Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-5511?

The vulnerability in Kofax Power PDF arises from improper validation during the parsing of JP2 files, resulting in out-of-bounds read capabilities. This flaw permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems after enticing a user to open a malicious JP2 file or visit a compromised webpage. The exploitation occurs when user-supplied data leads to read operations that exceed allocated memory boundaries, allowing attackers to execute code with the permissions of the user's process.

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Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.57 (5.0.0.10.0.23307)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-554/
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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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