Stack-based buffer overflow in Datalogics Library APDFL



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-1709
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Library APDFL
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Datalogic

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU75032

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1709

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the APDFL.dll. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Library APDFL: 18.0.4PlusP1e

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-164-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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