What is the severity of CVE-2023-39485?

CVE-2023-39485 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39485?

To mitigate CVE-2023-39485, update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.

What type of attack does CVE-2023-39485 enable?

CVE-2023-39485 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through crafted JP2 files.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2023-39485?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-39485 since the attacker needs the user to open a specially crafted file.

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-39485?

CVE-2023-39485 affects PDF-XChange Editor versions prior to the security update addressing this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-39485

high

7.8

CWE

787

3/5/2024

29/1/2025

CVE-2023-39485: PDF-XChange Editor JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

PDF-XChange Editor JP2 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 JP2 files. Crafted data in a JP2 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-19189.

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-2023-39485?
CVE-2023-39485 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39485?
To mitigate CVE-2023-39485, update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-39485 enable?
CVE-2023-39485 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through crafted JP2 files.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2023-39485?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-39485 since the attacker needs the user to open a specially crafted file.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-39485?
CVE-2023-39485 affects PDF-XChange Editor versions prior to the security update addressing this vulnerability.

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