Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Tungsten Automation Power PDF
CVE-2024-9748

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tungsten Automation

Status
Power PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9748?

A vulnerability has been identified in Tungsten Automation Power PDF, arising from the improper handling of XPS file parsing. This flaw stems from the failure to validate object existence before executing operations on it, which can lead to a use-after-free condition. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability when a user interacts with a malicious document or visits a harmful page, enabling the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Proper mitigations should be applied to prevent potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Power PDF 5.0.0.10.0.23307

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1339/
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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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