CVE-2024-27338: Kofax Power PDF app response Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2024
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Updated

Kofax Power PDF app response Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 implementation of the app.response method. 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 vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22588.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kofax Power PDF
Tungstenautomation Power Pdf<5.0.0.17

Event History

Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:14 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27338?

CVE-2024-27338 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27338?

To fix CVE-2024-27338, update to the latest version of Kofax Power PDF that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2024-27338 affect?

CVE-2024-27338 affects Kofax Power PDF applications, specifically instances of the app that do not have the latest security updates.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-27338?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-27338 as the target must open a specially crafted file.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-27338?

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF using CVE-2024-27338.

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