What is the severity of CVE-2023-27344?

CVE-2023-27344 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27344?

To fix CVE-2023-27344, update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-27344?

CVE-2023-27344 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-27344?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-27344 since it involves opening a malicious PDF file.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-27344?

Users of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2023-27344 if they do not apply the necessary updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-27344

high

7.8

CWE

787

3/5/2024

2/8/2024

29/1/2025

CVE-2023-27344: PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-19302.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27344?
CVE-2023-27344 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27344?
To fix CVE-2023-27344, update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-27344?
CVE-2023-27344 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-27344?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-27344 since it involves opening a malicious PDF file.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-27344?
Users of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2023-27344 if they do not apply the necessary updates.

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