CVE-2023-42062

Name: CVE-2023-42062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:41.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42062 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PDF-XChange Editor U3D 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 U3D 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-20935.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdf-Xchange	Pdf-Tools	9.5.368.0
Pdf-Xchange	Pdf-Xchange Editor	9.5.368.0

References

https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1347/Third Party Advisory
https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1347/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42062?

How severe is CVE-2023-42062?

CVE-2023-42062 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42062?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST