PT-2022-6530 · Unknown · Pdf-Xchange Editor

Rocco Calvi + 1 · Published 2022-09-28 · Updated 2025-05-20 · CVE-2023-27343

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions PDF-XChange Editor (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow in memory when parsing EMF files, which can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw exists within the parsing of EMF files, where crafted data can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer, allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-02112

CVE-2023-27343

ZDI-23-355

Affected Products

Pdf-Xchange Editor

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-27343 · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-355 · Security Note
• https://tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27343 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-02112 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/123053 · Telegram Post