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 JP2 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Nuance Power PDF Standard |
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-22044 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-CAN-22044, ensure that you update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by the vendor.
If exploited, ZDI-CAN-22044 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-22044, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
ZDI-CAN-22044 affects certain installations of Kofax Power PDF, but specific version details should be checked against vendor advisories.