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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-25-065: PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 31 2025(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 U3D files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PDF-XChange Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-25-065?

    ZDI-25-065 has a CVSS rating assigned that indicates a significant severity level.

  • How do I fix ZDI-25-065?

    To mitigate ZDI-25-065, users should update to the latest version of PDF-XChange Editor provided by Tracker Software.

  • What type of attack does ZDI-25-065 involve?

    ZDI-25-065 involves remote code execution that requires user interaction to be exploited.

  • What product is affected by ZDI-25-065?

    The product affected by ZDI-25-065 is PDF-XChange Editor from Tracker Software.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-25-065?

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

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