Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Tungsten Automation Power PDF
CVE-2024-9743

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tungsten Automation

Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9743?

The vulnerability associated with the parsing of PDF files in Tungsten Automation Power PDF allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. It arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data lengths prior to copying to a fixed-length heap buffer. Attackers can exploit this flaw by tricking users into visiting malicious pages or opening compromised PDF files, which can lead to unauthorized actions within the context of the currently running process.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.10.0.23307

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1338/
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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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