Memory Corruption Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor
CVE-2024-8815

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

PDF-xchange
Status
PDF-xchange Editor
PDF-tools
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-8815?

This vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor arises from improper validation of user-supplied data during the parsing of U3D files, leading to memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application's process. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a compromised webpage, putting users at risk if proper precautions are not taken. The issue has been documented in ZDI-CAN-24210.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1238/

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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