What is the severity of ZDI-24-221?

The severity of ZDI-24-221 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-24-221?

To fix ZDI-24-221, update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of attack vector is used in ZDI-24-221?

ZDI-24-221 is exploited via a malicious page or a malicious file that requires user interaction.

Which software is affected by ZDI-24-221?

ZDI-24-221 affects Kofax Power PDF installations.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-24-221?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-24-221.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-24-221

high

7.8

1/3/2024

23/2/2025

ZDI-24-221: Kofax Power PDF PDF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-221?
The severity of ZDI-24-221 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-24-221?
To fix ZDI-24-221, update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack vector is used in ZDI-24-221?
ZDI-24-221 is exploited via a malicious page or a malicious file that requires user interaction.
Which software is affected by ZDI-24-221?
ZDI-24-221 affects Kofax Power PDF installations.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-24-221?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-24-221.

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