First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )
Kofax Power PDF JP2 File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 JP2 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-21837.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Nuance Power PDF Standard |
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The severity of CVE-2023-51612 is considered to be medium due to its potential for information disclosure.
To fix CVE-2023-51612, ensure you are using the latest version of Kofax Power PDF that includes patches addressing this vulnerability.
The risks associated with CVE-2023-51612 include unauthorized access to sensitive information if exploited by remote attackers.
Kofax Power PDF is the software affected by CVE-2023-51612.
Yes, CVE-2023-51612 requires user interaction to exploit the vulnerability.