PDF-XChange Editor RTF 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 RTF 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-24481.
References
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
04 Dec 2024, 14:38
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References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/ - Third Party Advisory | |
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Pdf-xchange
Pdf-xchange pdf-tools Pdf-xchange pdf-xchange Editor |
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Summary |
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CPE | cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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CWE | CWE-908 |
22 Nov 2024, 21:15
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Information
Published : 2024-11-22 21:15
Updated : 2024-12-04 14:38
NVD link : CVE-2024-8842
Mitre link : CVE-2024-8842
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-8842
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Products Affected
pdf-xchange
- pdf-xchange_editor
- pdf-tools