7.8
CWE
787
EPSS
0.048%
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2024-8817: PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )

PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 parsing of U3D files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write 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-24212.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange=10.3.0.386
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor=10.3.0.386

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-8817?

    CVE-2024-8817 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-8817?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-8817, users should update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version released by Tracker Software.

  • Are all versions of PDF-XChange Editor affected by CVE-2024-8817?

    CVE-2024-8817 specifically affects version 10.3.0.386 of PDF-XChange Editor.

  • What type of exploit does CVE-2024-8817 involve?

    CVE-2024-8817 involves an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during U3D file parsing that can lead to remote code execution.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-8817?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-8817, as the attacker must convince the user to open a malicious U3D file.

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