Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor

CVE-2024-8827

Summary

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.

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