ZDI-CAN-23550: ZDI-24-1037: PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 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 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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-7352.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must persuade the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious PDF file. Exploitation does not require privileges, but it does require user interaction.
What access could an attacker gain after successful exploitation?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current PDF-XChange Editor process. The reported impact includes compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which component is affected?
The flaw is in PDF file parsing in PDF-XChange Editor. It is an out-of-bounds write caused by insufficient validation of user-supplied data.