CVE-2023-39498
PDF-XChange Editor JPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Descriptions
PDF-XChange Editor JPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 JPG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-19948.
Vulnerabilidad de ejecución remota de código de escritura fuera de los límites en el análisis de archivos JPG del editor PDF-XChange. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar código arbitrario en instalaciones afectadas de PDF-XChange Editor. Se requiere la interacción del usuario para aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad, ya que el objetivo debe visitar una página maliciosa o abrir un archivo malicioso. La falla específica existe en el análisis de archivos JPG. El problema se debe a la falta de validación adecuada de los datos proporcionados por el usuario, lo que puede provocar una escritura más allá del final de un objeto asignado. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código en el contexto del proceso actual. Fue ZDI-CAN-19948.
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 JPG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2023-08-02 CVE Reserved
- 2023-08-17 CVE Published
- 2024-05-03 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
CAPEC
References (1)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1142 | X_research Advisory |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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PDF-XChange Search vendor "PDF-XChange" | PDF-XChange Editor Search vendor "PDF-XChange" for product "PDF-XChange Editor" | 9.5.366.0 Search vendor "PDF-XChange" for product "PDF-XChange Editor" and version "9.5.366.0" | en |
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