Buffer overflow in PDF-XChange products - CVE-2024-8815
Published: September 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97469
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8815
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-Tools
PDF-XChange PRO
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-Tools
PDF-XChange PRO
Software vendor:
PDF-XChange
PDF-XChange
Description
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 create a specially crafted U3D files, 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.