What is the severity of CVE-2023-42037?

The severity of CVE-2023-42037 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42037?

To fix CVE-2023-42037, users should update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by Kofax.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-42037?

CVE-2023-42037 can be exploited through a memory corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-42037?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-42037 as the target must open a malicious PDF file.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42037?

CVE-2023-42037 affects installations of Kofax Power PDF.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-42037

high

7.8

CWE

119

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

23/2/2025

CVE-2023-42037: Kofax Power PDF PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

Kofax Power PDF PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21583.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nuance Power PDF Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42037?
The severity of CVE-2023-42037 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42037?
To fix CVE-2023-42037, users should update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by Kofax.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-42037?
CVE-2023-42037 can be exploited through a memory corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-42037?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-42037 as the target must open a malicious PDF file.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42037?
CVE-2023-42037 affects installations of Kofax Power PDF.

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