What is the severity of ZDI-24-551?

The vulnerability ZDI-24-551 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-24-551?

To mitigate the vulnerability ZDI-24-551, users should update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-551?

ZDI-24-551 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-551?

Users of Kofax Power PDF are affected by the ZDI-24-551 vulnerability.

What exploits are associated with ZDI-24-551?

Exploits for ZDI-24-551 typically involve the target user visiting a malicious web page or opening a malicious file.

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ZDI-24-551

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31/5/2024

23/2/2025

ZDI-24-551: Kofax Power PDF PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 31 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 user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. 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-24-551?
The vulnerability ZDI-24-551 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-24-551?
To mitigate the vulnerability ZDI-24-551, users should update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-551?
ZDI-24-551 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-551?
Users of Kofax Power PDF are affected by the ZDI-24-551 vulnerability.
What exploits are associated with ZDI-24-551?
Exploits for ZDI-24-551 typically involve the target user visiting a malicious web page or opening a malicious file.

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