CVE-2026-92179: pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. 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 PDF 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29219.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must convince the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious PDF file. Exploitation does not require privileges, but it does require user interaction.
What access would successful exploitation provide?
Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the current PDF Architect process. The vulnerability affects PDF file parsing and is caused by an out-of-bounds write from insufficient validation of user-supplied data.