Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor
CVE-2024-8838
7.8HIGH
Summary
The vulnerability within PDF-XChange Editor involves a critical flaw in the parsing of XPS files. This flaw arises due to inadequate validation of user-supplied data, leading to an out-of-bounds read condition. By exploiting this vulnerability, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations once the user opens a malicious file or visits a related webpage, triggering the flaw.
References
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