What is the severity of ZDI-24-219?

The severity of ZDI-24-219 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-24-219?

To fix ZDI-24-219, ensure you update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-219?

ZDI-24-219 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

Which versions of Kofax Power PDF are affected by ZDI-24-219?

ZDI-24-219 affects various installations of Kofax Power PDF, but specific affected versions should be confirmed from the vendor's documentation.

Can ZDI-24-219 be exploited without user interaction?

No, ZDI-24-219 cannot be exploited without user interaction, as the target must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-24-219

high

7.8

1/3/2024

23/2/2025

ZDI-24-219: Kofax Power PDF app response Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Mar 01 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 implementation of the app.response method. 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 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-24-219?
The severity of ZDI-24-219 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-24-219?
To fix ZDI-24-219, ensure you update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-219?
ZDI-24-219 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.
Which versions of Kofax Power PDF are affected by ZDI-24-219?
ZDI-24-219 affects various installations of Kofax Power PDF, but specific affected versions should be confirmed from the vendor's documentation.
Can ZDI-24-219 be exploited without user interaction?
No, ZDI-24-219 cannot be exploited without user interaction, as the target must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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