What is the severity of ZDI-24-001?

ZDI-24-001 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-24-001?

To fix ZDI-24-001, ensure that you install the latest updates and patches provided by Kofax for Power PDF.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-001?

ZDI-24-001 affects installations of Kofax Power PDF where users may unknowingly open malicious files or visit malicious web pages.

What type of attack does ZDI-24-001 facilitate?

ZDI-24-001 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction to be exploited.

Is user interaction necessary for ZDI-24-001 exploitation?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-24-001, as the target must engage with a malicious file or webpage.

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ZDI-24-001

high

7.8

4/1/2024

23/2/2025

ZDI-24-001: Kofax Power PDF XPS File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 04 2024(Updated: )

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 parsing of XPS files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nuance Power PDF Standard

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What is the severity of ZDI-24-001?
ZDI-24-001 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-24-001?
To fix ZDI-24-001, ensure that you install the latest updates and patches provided by Kofax for Power PDF.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-001?
ZDI-24-001 affects installations of Kofax Power PDF where users may unknowingly open malicious files or visit malicious web pages.
What type of attack does ZDI-24-001 facilitate?
ZDI-24-001 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction to be exploited.
Is user interaction necessary for ZDI-24-001 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-24-001, as the target must engage with a malicious file or webpage.

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