Stack-based buffer overflow in Power PDF Advanced - CVE-2024-5305
Published: June 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91144
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5305
CWE-ID: CWE-121
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 within the parsing of PDF files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger stack-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
Power PDF Advanced
How to mitigate CVE-2024-5305
Install updates from vendor's website.
Power PDF Advanced - update to 5.0.0.21