ZDI-26-612: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. 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 write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.
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What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
An attacker must persuade the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution on the affected PDF Architect installation.
Who is exposed?
Users of affected pdfforge PDF Architect installations are exposed when they interact with attacker-controlled web content or PDF-related files crafted to trigger the out-of-bounds write.