CVE-2024-8842
PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Exploit Likelihood
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
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.
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.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2024-09-13 CVE Reserved
- 2024-09-17 CVE Published
- 2024-11-22 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable
CAPEC
References (1)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265 | 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" | 10.3.0.386 Search vendor "PDF-XChange" for product "PDF-XChange Editor" and version "10.3.0.386" | en |
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