Multiple vulnerabilities in PDF-XChange Editor/Tools
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 10 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-27327 CVE-2024-27324 CVE-2024-27332 CVE-2024-27323 CVE-2024-27330 CVE-2024-27329 CVE-2024-27331 CVE-2024-27328 CVE-2024-27325 CVE-2024-27326 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 CWE-125 CWE-295 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
PDF-XChange Editor Client/Desktop applications / Office applications PDF-Tools Client/Desktop applications / Office applications PDF-XChange PRO Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 10 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU86783
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27327
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-205/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
2) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86797
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27324
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the parsing of TIF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-196/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
3) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86794
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27332
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the parsing of JPG files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-197/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
4) Improper Certificate Validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU86791
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27323
CWE-ID:
CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation within the update functionality. A remote attacker on the local network can execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-198/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86790
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27330
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the parsing of EMF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-199/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
6) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86789
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27329
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the parsing of XPS files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-200/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
7) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86788
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27331
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the parsing of EMF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-201/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
8) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86786
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27328
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the handling of EMF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-202/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
9) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86785
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27325
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the parsing of EMF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-203/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
10) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU86784
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27326
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the parsing of XPS files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-Tools: before 10.1.2.382
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.1.2.382
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-204/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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.
