Use-after-free in PDF-XChange products - CVE-2024-8821
Published: September 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97479
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2024-8821
CWE-ID: CWE-416
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted U3D file and gain access to sensitive information on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.