CVE-2024-9752: Tungsten Automation Power PDF JPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2024
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Tungsten Automation 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 JPG 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tungsten Automation Power PDF
Tungstenautomation Power Pdf<5.1

Event History

Nov 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:57 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9752?

CVE-2024-9752 has a moderate severity level due to the requirement for user interaction to exploit the vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2024-9752 affect Tungsten Automation Power PDF?

CVE-2024-9752 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected installations of Tungsten Automation Power PDF.

3

What versions of Tungsten Automation Power PDF are affected by CVE-2024-9752?

CVE-2024-9752 affects all versions of Tungsten Automation Power PDF up to version 5.1.

4

What type of attack exploits CVE-2024-9752?

CVE-2024-9752 can be exploited through a malicious page or file that the user must open.

5

Is user interaction necessary to exploit CVE-2024-9752?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-9752, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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