7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2023-32159: 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-17765.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-32159?

    CVE-2023-32159 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-32159?

    To fix CVE-2023-32159, users should update their PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-32159?

    CVE-2023-32159 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

  • What are the requirements for exploiting CVE-2023-32159?

    Exploitation of CVE-2023-32159 requires user interaction, such as opening a specially crafted PDF file.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2023-32159?

    CVE-2023-32159 affects installations of PDF-XChange Editor by Tracker Software.

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