CVE-2018-6462: High severity Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Viewer vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2018
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Updated

Tracker PDF-XChange Viewer and Viewer AX SDK before 2.5.322.8 mishandle conversion from YCC to RGB colour spaces by calculating on the basis of 1 bpc instead of 8 bpc, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Viewer<2.5.322.8
Tracker-software Viewer Ax Sdk<2.5.322.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade PDF-XChange Viewer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.322.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Viewer AX SDK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.322.8

Event History

Jan 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-6462?

CVE-2018-6462 is a vulnerability that affects Tracker PDF-XChange Viewer and Viewer AX SDK before version 2.5.322.8.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6462?

CVE-2018-6462 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2018-6462 work?

CVE-2018-6462 occurs when Tracker PDF-XChange Viewer and Viewer AX SDK mishandle the conversion from YCC to RGB color spaces by miscalculating on the basis of 1 bpc instead of 8 bpc, allowing remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code through a crafted PDF document.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6462?

CVE-2018-6462 affects Tracker PDF-XChange Viewer before version 2.5.322.8 and Tracker Viewer AX SDK before version 2.5.322.8.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-6462?

To fix CVE-2018-6462, it is recommended to upgrade Tracker PDF-XChange Viewer and Tracker Viewer AX SDK to version 2.5.322.8 or later.

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