Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Tungsten Automation Power PDF
CVE-2024-9736

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tungsten Automation

Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9736?

The vulnerability identified in Tungsten Automation Power PDF arises from improper validation of user-supplied data during the parsing of PDF files. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the system, necessitating user interaction such as visiting a malicious web page or opening a compromised PDF file. An attacker can write past the end of an allocated buffer, which can lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the affected process. This risk underlines the importance of diligent security practices and immediate patching of affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.10.0.23307

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1351/
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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

CVSS V3.0

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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