CVE-2024-8842
PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 RTF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24481.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 22, 2024, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2024, 2:38 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-8842
vulnerability.
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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-2024-8842.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/ | Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2024-8842 vulnerability over time.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 04, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE NIST CWE-908 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.3.0.386 up to (excluding) 10.4.0.388 *cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.3.0.386 up to (excluding) 10.4.0.388 Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/ Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 22, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 RTF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24481. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-457 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-8842 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-8842
weaknesses.