CVE-2024-8842
Published: Nov 22, 2024
Modified: Nov 25, 2024
CVSS v3.0
7.8
Description
PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of RTF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24481.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
PDF-XChange | PDF-XChange Editor | affected 10.3.0.386 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.0 Details
CVSS v3.0 Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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