Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor
CVE-2024-8847

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The out-of-bounds read vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor stems from improper handling of Doc objects, which fails to validate user-supplied data adequately. This flaw allows attackers to read data beyond the limits of allocated buffers. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious website or opening a compromised PDF file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected application.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1270/

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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