CVE-2023-37353: Kofax Power PDF JPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Kofax Power PDF JPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 JPG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20455.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kofax Power PDF
Tungstenautomation Power Pdf Windows<5.0.0.10

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
Jun 18, 57570
Event
via NVD·10:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37353?

CVE-2023-37353 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates it poses a risk of information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37353?

To fix CVE-2023-37353, users should update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by Kofax.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-37353?

Users of Kofax Power PDF that have not patched their software are vulnerable to CVE-2023-37353.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-37353 facilitate?

CVE-2023-37353 facilitates a remote attack that leads to information disclosure through an out-of-bounds read.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-37353?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-37353 by opening a specially crafted JPG file.

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