CVE-2023-40472

PDF-XChange Editor JavaScript String Untrusted Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

PDF-XChange Editor JavaScript String Untrusted Pointer Dereference 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 handling of strings. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20730.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 1.25% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1149/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40472?
CVE-2023-40472 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40472?
To fix CVE-2023-40472, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40472 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-40472 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40472?
CVE-2023-40472 affects PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor.
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