Heap-based buffer overflow in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2023-39492
Published: August 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79856
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39492
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
PDF-XChange Editor
How to mitigate CVE-2023-39492
Install updates from vendor's website.
PDF-XChange Editor - addressed in versions 9.5.368.0, 10.0.1.371