// For flags

CVE-2023-42048

PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Severity Score

3.3
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20909.

Vulnerabilidad de divulgación de información variable no inicializada en el análisis de archivos J2K del editor PDF-XChange. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos revelar información confidencial sobre las 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 J2K. El problema se debe a la falta de una inicialización adecuada de la memoria antes de acceder a ella. Un atacante puede aprovechar esto junto con otras vulnerabilidades para ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto del proceso actual. Era ZDI-CAN-20909.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

*Credits: Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-09-06 CVE Reserved
  • 2023-09-08 CVE Published
  • 2024-05-03 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
PDF-XChange
Search vendor "PDF-XChange"
PDF-XChange Editor
Search vendor "PDF-XChange" for product "PDF-XChange Editor"
9.5.368.0
Search vendor "PDF-XChange" for product "PDF-XChange Editor" and version "9.5.368.0"
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Affected