Vulnerability identifier: #VU74286
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
PDF-XChange Editor
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: PDF-XChange
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference within the parsing of EMF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted EMF file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
PDF-XChange Editor: before 9.5.367.0
External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-354/
https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.