Use of Uninitialized Variable in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2023-39484
Published: August 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79866
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39484
CWE-ID: CWE-457
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to use of an uninitialized variable when parsing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
PDF-XChange Editor
How to mitigate CVE-2023-39484
Install updates from vendor's website.
PDF-XChange Editor - addressed in versions 9.5.368.0, 10.0.1.371