CVE-2023-37345: Kofax Power PDF J2K File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Kofax Power PDF J2K File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. 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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20442.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kofax Power PDF
Tungstenautomation Power Pdf Windows<5.0.0.11

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:14 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37345?

CVE-2023-37345 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37345?

To mitigate CVE-2023-37345, users should update their Kofax Power PDF software to the latest version as recommended by Kofax.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-37345?

CVE-2023-37345 affects installations of Kofax Power PDF that are running vulnerable versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-37345?

CVE-2023-37345 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

5

What is required to exploit CVE-2023-37345?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-37345 requires user interaction, which means the target user must open a specially crafted file.

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