CVE-2023-42048

PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20909.
Configurations

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History

03 May 2024, 03:15

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Information

Published : 2024-05-03 03:15

Updated : 2024-05-03 12:49


NVD link : CVE-2023-42048

Mitre link : CVE-2023-42048

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-42048


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-457

Use of Uninitialized Variable