7.8
CWE
125
EPSS
0.057%
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2024-8847: PDF-XChange Editor Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )

PDF-XChange Editor Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 handling of Doc objects. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25198.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange=10.3.1.387
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor=10.3.1.387

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-8847?

    CVE-2024-8847 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-8847?

    To address CVE-2024-8847, update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8847?

    CVE-2024-8847 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-8847?

    Yes, user interaction is required for an attacker to exploit CVE-2024-8847.

  • Which versions of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2024-8847?

    CVEs related to this issue affect PDF-XChange Editor version 10.3.1.387.

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