PT-2024-6431 · Unknown · Pdf-Xchange Editor

Rocco Calvi + 1 · Published 2024-06-05 · Updated 2024-11-29 · CVE-2024-8836

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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

Description The issue is related to an out-of-bounds read in the memory due to improper validation of user-supplied data when parsing TIF files. This can allow remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within the parsing of TIF files and can result in a read past the end of an allocated object, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary 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.

Out of bounds Read

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-07516

CVE-2024-8836

ZDI-24-1259

Affected Products

Pdf-Xchange Editor

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-8836 · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1259 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8836 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-07516 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1860073504605110758 · Twitter Post
• https://pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html · Note