Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Tungsten Automation Power PDF
CVE-2024-9745

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tungsten Automation

Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9745?

A vulnerability exists in Tungsten Automation Power PDF related to the parsing of TIF files, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of the length of user-supplied data before copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. This vulnerability requires user interaction; an attacker must either lure the victim to a malicious webpage or persuade them to open a malicious file. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions performed within the context of the application.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.10.0.23307

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1347/
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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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