First published: Tue Feb 11 2025(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 PDF files. 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 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 |
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Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor |
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-25368 is classified as medium risk due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
To fix ZDI-CAN-25368, ensure you update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version released by Tracker Software.
ZDI-CAN-25368 requires user interaction, as it is exploited through a malicious webpage or file that the victim must open.
ZDI-CAN-25368 affects certain installations of Tracker Software's PDF-XChange Editor, specifics of which can be confirmed in the vendor's advisory.
Users and administrators of PDF-XChange Editor should be aware of ZDI-CAN-25368 to mitigate the risk of sensitive information exposure.