CVE-2023-42084: PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing 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 parsing of EMF files. 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 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-21974.

Affected Software

3 affected components
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Pdf-tools=10.0.1.371
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor=10.0.1.371

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
Apr 21, 57343
Event
via NVD·05:37 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42084?

CVE-2023-42084 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-42084?

CVE-2023-42084 is an information disclosure vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read in PDF-XChange Editor.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-42084?

To mitigate CVE-2023-42084, update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2023-42084?

CVE-2023-42084 affects PDF-XChange Editor on affected installations.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-42084?

Yes, CVE-2023-42084 requires user interaction to be exploited by remote attackers.

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