Buffer overflow in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2023-39486
Published: August 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79864
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-2023-39486
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 when processing JP2 files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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-2023-39486
Install updates from vendor's website.
PDF-XChange Editor - addressed in versions 9.5.368.0, 10.0.1.371