First published: Fri May 31 2024(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 handling of Annotation objects in AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary 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-22933 is considered high due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
To fix ZDI-CAN-22933, users should ensure that they update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version provided by the vendor.
ZDI-CAN-22933 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by getting victims to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-22933 exploitation, as the target must visit a malicious site or open a harmful file.
ZDI-CAN-22933 affects Kofax Power PDF installations.