Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Kofax Power PDF JP2 File Parsing
CVE-2024-5512

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kofax
Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-5512?

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the JP2 file parsing component of Kofax Power PDF. This flaw allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information by enticing users to open a specially crafted JP2 file or visit a malicious web page. The vulnerability arises from improper validation of user-supplied data, leading to potential out-of-bounds read conditions. Attackers can exploit this weakness to access information beyond the intended memory allocation, which may be used in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application.

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References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-555/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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