#VU85005 Use-after-free in Power PDF Advanced - CVE-2023-51568

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85005

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [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-2023-51568

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Power PDF Advanced
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Kofax

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the parsing of OXPS files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Power PDF Advanced: before 5.0.0.16

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-005/
https://docshield.kofax.com/PowerPDF/en_US/5.0.0-3uoz7ssq2b/print/ReadMe-KofaxPowerPDFAdvanced-5.0.0.16.htm

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Q & A

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.