Use of Uninitialized Variable in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2023-39484
Published: August 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79866
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39484
CWE-ID: CWE-457
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: PDF-XChange
Affected software:
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Editor
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-39484
Install updates from vendor's website.