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PDF-XChange Editor PPM File Malicious Code Execution

CVE-2024-8827 · published 1 year ago
Summary

PDF-XChange Editor users may be tricked into opening a malicious PPM file, allowing an attacker to run unauthorized code on their computer. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or other malicious activities. To stay safe, users should be cautious when opening files from unknown sources and ensure the PDF-XChange Editor is up to date with the latest security patches.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
pdf-xchange pdf-tools 10.3.0.386
cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:10.3.0.386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
pdf-xchange pdf-xchange_editor 10.3.0.386
cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:10.3.0.386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PDF-XChange Editor PPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XC...
PDF-XChange Editor PPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 PPM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24306.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published22 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-8827 · NVD
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