What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-24216?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-24216 is considered significant due to the potential for remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-24216?

To fix ZDI-CAN-24216, ensure you update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What does ZDI-CAN-24216 exploit?

ZDI-CAN-24216 exploits a flaw that allows remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information if the user interacts with a malicious page or file.

Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-24216 to be exploited?

Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-24216, as the target must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-24216?

ZDI-CAN-24216 affects installations of PDF-XChange Editor.

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ZDI-CAN-24216

low

3.3

17/9/2024

29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-24216: ZDI-24-1244: PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. 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
Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-24216?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-24216 is considered significant due to the potential for remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-24216?
To fix ZDI-CAN-24216, ensure you update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What does ZDI-CAN-24216 exploit?
ZDI-CAN-24216 exploits a flaw that allows remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information if the user interacts with a malicious page or file.
Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-24216 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-24216, as the target must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-24216?
ZDI-CAN-24216 affects installations of PDF-XChange Editor.

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