Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Tungsten Automation Power PDF
CVE-2024-9737

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tungsten Automation

Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9737?

A significant vulnerability exists in the parsing mechanism of PDF files within Tungsten Automation Power PDF, leading to an out-of-bounds write condition. This flaw arises due to insufficient validation of user-provided data, allowing attackers to manipulate memory and potentially execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a user must interact with a malicious PDF file or visit a compromised webpage. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute code in the context of the current process, posing a serious threat to system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.10.0.23307

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1350/
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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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