What is the severity of CVE-2023-32161?

CVE-2023-32161 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32161?

To fix CVE-2023-32161, update to the latest version of PDF-XChange Editor provided by Tracker Software.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-32161?

Users of PDF-XChange Editor are vulnerable to CVE-2023-32161 if they have not applied relevant updates.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-32161?

CVE-2023-32161 is an Out-Of-Bounds Write vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-32161?

Yes, user interaction is necessary to exploit CVE-2023-32161, as the attack relies on manipulating a PDF file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-32161

high

7.8

CWE

787

3/5/2024

4/6/2024

29/1/2025

CVE-2023-32161: 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-17778.

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-2023-32161?
CVE-2023-32161 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32161?
To fix CVE-2023-32161, update to the latest version of PDF-XChange Editor provided by Tracker Software.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-32161?
Users of PDF-XChange Editor are vulnerable to CVE-2023-32161 if they have not applied relevant updates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-32161?
CVE-2023-32161 is an Out-Of-Bounds Write vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-32161?
Yes, user interaction is necessary to exploit CVE-2023-32161, as the attack relies on manipulating a PDF file.

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