CWE
522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-17497

First published: Thu Oct 10 2019(Updated: )

Tracker PDF-XChange Editor before 8.0.330.0 has an NTLM SSO hash theft vulnerability using crafted FDF or XFDF files (a related issue to CVE-2018-4993). For example, an NTLM hash is sent for a link to \\192.168.0.2\C$\file.pdf without user interaction.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor<8.0.330.0
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor<8.0.330.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-17497?

    CVE-2019-17497 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for NTLM hash theft.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-17497?

    To fix CVE-2019-17497, upgrade Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor to version 8.0.330.0 or later.

  • What kind of files exploit CVE-2019-17497?

    CVE-2019-17497 is exploited using crafted FDF or XFDF files.

  • Does CVE-2019-17497 require user interaction to exploit?

    No, CVE-2019-17497 can be exploited without user interaction.

  • What type of data is at risk in CVE-2019-17497?

    CVE-2019-17497 puts NTLM hashes at risk of theft, which could lead to unauthorized access.

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