CVE-2023-42108
PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
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Descriptions
PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 EMF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22135.
PDF-XChange Editor Análisis de archivos EMF Use-After-Free Vulnerabilidad de ejecución remota de código. 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 EMF. El problema surge de la falta de validación de la existencia de un objeto antes de realizar operaciones sobre él. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código en el contexto del proceso actual. Era ZDI-CAN-22135.
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 EMF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2023-09-06 CVE Reserved
- 2023-09-29 CVE Published
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
- 2024-11-08 EPSS Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
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- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-416: Use After Free
CAPEC
References (2)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1483 | X_research Advisory |
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https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html | 2024-05-03 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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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" | 10.1.0.380 Search vendor "PDF-XChange" for product "PDF-XChange Editor" and version "10.1.0.380" | en |
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