CVE-2023-42050: PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 parsing of EMF 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20921.

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-2023-42050?

CVE-2023-42050 is considered to have a medium severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42050?

To fix CVE-2023-42050, update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version released by Tracker Software.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-42050?

CVE-2023-42050 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

4

Does CVE-2023-42050 require user interaction to be exploited?

Yes, CVE-2023-42050 requires user interaction for the exploitation to occur.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2023-42050?

CVE-2023-42050 affects the PDF-XChange Editor software provided by Tracker Software.

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