CVE-2023-42048
PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure
Description
PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20909.
INFO
Published Date :
May 3, 2024, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 3, 2024, 12:49 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
1.4
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2023-42048.
| URL | Resource |
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| https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html | |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1351/ |
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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 J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20909. Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1351/ [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-457 Added CVSS V3 Zero Day Initiative AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-42048 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-42048
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