CVE-2018-25217
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CVE-2018-25217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PDF Explorer 1.5.66.2 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting SEH records with malicious data. Attackers can craft a payload with buffer overflow, NSEH jump, and ROP gadget chains that execute when the Custom fields settings dialog processes the malicious input in the Label field.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PDF Explorer 1.5.66.2 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting SEH records with malicious data. Attackers can craft a payload with buffer overflow, NSEH jump, and ROP gadget chains that execute when the Custom fields settings dialog processes the malicious input in the Label field.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rttsoftware | Pdf Explorer | 1.5.66.2 |
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- Analyzed
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