Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Tungsten Automation Power PDF
CVE-2024-9746

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tungsten Automation

Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9746?

A vulnerability has been identified in Tungsten Automation Power PDF related to the parsing of TGA files. The flaw arises due to inadequate validation of user-supplied data, potentially allowing attackers to write beyond the allocated buffer's end. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the current process. Exploitation requires the user to interact with a malicious page or file. It is crucial for users of affected versions to implement necessary security measures to safeguard against this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.10.0.23307

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1345/
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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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