Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor
CVE-2024-8827

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2024-8827?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists within the processing of PPM files in PDF-XChange Editor, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This security weakness stems from insufficient validation of input data, leading to possible exploitation when a user interacts with a compromised file or visits a malicious page. Attackers can utilize this flaw to manipulate the execution context of the application, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1250/

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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