CVE-2023-42042: PDF-XChange Editor App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

PDF-XChange Editor App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 handling of App objects. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20848.

Affected Software

3 affected components
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Pdf-tools=9.5.368.0
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor=9.5.368.0

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42042?

CVE-2023-42042 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How does CVE-2023-42042 affect PDF-XChange Editor?

CVE-2023-42042 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.

3

What is required to exploit CVE-2023-42042?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-42042 requires user interaction, meaning the user must open a specially crafted document.

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-42042?

To mitigate CVE-2023-42042, users should update their PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.

5

Are all versions of PDF-XChange Editor vulnerable to CVE-2023-42042?

Yes, CVE-2023-42042 affects all installations of PDF-XChange Editor that have not been patched.

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