What is the severity of ZDI-24-1252?

The severity of ZDI-24-1252 is categorized as medium due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-24-1252?

To fix ZDI-24-1252, update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What are the impacts of ZDI-24-1252?

The impacts of ZDI-24-1252 include unauthorized access to sensitive information if exploited.

Is user interaction required for ZDI-24-1252?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which versions of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by ZDI-24-1252?

ZDI-24-1252 affects certain installations of PDF-XChange Editor, but specific versions need to be checked against vendor advisories for details.

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ZDI-24-1252

low

3.3

17/9/2024

29/1/2025

ZDI-24-1252: PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 EMF 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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What is the severity of ZDI-24-1252?
The severity of ZDI-24-1252 is categorized as medium due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-24-1252?
To fix ZDI-24-1252, update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What are the impacts of ZDI-24-1252?
The impacts of ZDI-24-1252 include unauthorized access to sensitive information if exploited.
Is user interaction required for ZDI-24-1252?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by ZDI-24-1252?
ZDI-24-1252 affects certain installations of PDF-XChange Editor, but specific versions need to be checked against vendor advisories for details.

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