CVE-2023-27344
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CVE-2023-27344 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-19302.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Tools | 9.4.364.0 |
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Xchange Editor | 9.4.364.0 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-356/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-356/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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