What is the severity of CVE-2023-39488?

CVE-2023-39488 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39488?

To fix CVE-2023-39488, update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-39488?

CVE-2023-39488 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution in the affected software.

What must an attacker do to exploit CVE-2023-39488?

An attacker must trick a user into opening a specially crafted TIF file to exploit CVE-2023-39488.

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-39488?

CVE-2023-39488 affects the PDF-XChange Editor from Tracker Software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-39488

high

7.8

CWE

416

3/5/2024

29/1/2025

CVE-2023-39488: PDF-XChange Editor TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

PDF-XChange Editor TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 TIF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-19487.

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-2023-39488?
CVE-2023-39488 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39488?
To fix CVE-2023-39488, update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-39488?
CVE-2023-39488 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution in the affected software.
What must an attacker do to exploit CVE-2023-39488?
An attacker must trick a user into opening a specially crafted TIF file to exploit CVE-2023-39488.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-39488?
CVE-2023-39488 affects the PDF-XChange Editor from Tracker Software.

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