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CVE-2024-8842

Summary
Assigner-zdi
Assigner Org ID-99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At-22 Nov, 2024 | 21:05
Updated At-25 Nov, 2024 | 19:16
Rejected At-
Credits

PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 RTF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24481.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:zdi
Assigner Org ID:99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At:22 Nov, 2024 | 21:05
Updated At:25 Nov, 2024 | 19:16
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 RTF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24481.

Affected Products
Vendor
PDF-XChange Co Ltd.PDF-XChange
Product
PDF-XChange Editor
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • 10.3.0.386
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-457CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-457
Description: CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.07.8HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.0
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/
x_research-advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/
Resource:
x_research-advisory
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
PDF-XChange Co Ltd.pdf-xchange
Product
pdf-xchange_editor
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 10.3.0.386 before 10.3.0.387 (custom)
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Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Published At:22 Nov, 2024 | 21:15
Updated At:04 Dec, 2024 | 14:38

PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 RTF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24481.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.17.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Secondary3.07.8HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.0
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches

PDF-XChange Co Ltd.
pdf-xchange
>>pdf-tools>>Versions from 10.3.0.386(inclusive) to 10.4.0.388(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
PDF-XChange Co Ltd.
pdf-xchange
>>pdf-xchange_editor>>Versions from 10.3.0.386(inclusive) to 10.4.0.388(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-457Secondaryzdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
CWE-908Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-457
Type: Secondary
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
CWE ID: CWE-908
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
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References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Resource:
Third Party Advisory

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