CVE-2023-40473: PDF-XChange Editor Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

PDF-XChange Editor Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 handling of Doc objects. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger 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-20891.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor=9.5.368.0

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:47 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40473?

CVE-2023-40473 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40473?

To fix CVE-2023-40473, users should update to the latest version of PDF-XChange Editor provided by Tracker Software.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40473?

CVE-2023-40473 is categorized as an out-of-bounds read information disclosure vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40473?

Users of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2023-40473.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-40473?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-40473.

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