CVE-2022-24960
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24960 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free vulnerability was discovered in PDFTron SDK version 9.2.0. A crafted PDF can overwrite RIP with data previously allocated on the heap. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free vulnerability was discovered in PDFTron SDK version 9.2.0. A crafted PDF can overwrite RIP with data previously allocated on the heap. This issue affects: PDFTron PDFTron SDK 9.2.0 on OSX; 9.2.0 on Linux; 9.2.0 on Windows.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdftron | Pdftron | 9.2.0 |
References
- https://github.com/suletm/security_research/blob/main/CVE/CVE-2022-24960.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://www.pdftron.com/nightly/#stable/2022-02-08/9.2/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/suletm/security_research/blob/main/CVE/CVE-2022-24960.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://www.pdftron.com/nightly/#stable/2022-02-08/9.2/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24960?
A use after free vulnerability was discovered in PDFTron SDK version 9.2.0. A crafted PDF can overwrite RIP with data previously allocated on the heap. This issue affects: PDFTron PDFTron SDK 9.2.0 on OSX; 9.2.0 on Linux; 9.2.0 on Windows.
How severe is CVE-2022-24960?
CVE-2022-24960 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24960?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-24960?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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