Description
PDF-XChange Editor JP2 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 JP2 files. Crafted data in a JP2 file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-19189.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PDF-XChange | PDF-XChange Editor | 9.4.364.0 |
| pdf-xchange | pdf-xchange_editor | 10.0.1.371 |
| pdf-xchange | pdf-tools | 10.0.1.371 |
| pdf-xchange | pdf-xchange_pro | 10.0.1.371 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1124/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1124/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 3, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed