7.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-42043
PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20887.

INFO

Published Date :

May 3, 2024, 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-42043 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Tracker-software pdf-xchange_editor
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-42043.

URL Resource
https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1370/

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-42043 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-42043 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 03, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20887.
    Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1370/ [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-119
    Added CVSS V3 Zero Day Initiative AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
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