Description
PDF-XChange Editor OXPS File Parsing Untrusted Pointer Dereference 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 OXPS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20034.
Metrics
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 | 9.5.366.0 |
| tracker-software | pdf-xchange_editor | 9.5.366.0 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1135/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1135/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 3, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed