Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor XPS File Parsing

CVE-2024-8826

What is CVE-2024-8826?

A vulnerability exists in the PDF-XChange Editor's handling of XPS file formats, where inadequate validation of user-supplied data can lead to out-of-bounds read conditions. This flaw creates an avenue for remote attackers to exploit the software, executing arbitrary code if a user interacts with a malicious XPS file or visits a harmful webpage. Attackers exploit this vulnerability by crafting a specific XPS file to manipulate memory allocation, potentially compromising the integrity of the affected installations.

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