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CVE-2024-8828: PDF-XChange Editor Leaks Sensitive Data from Malicious Files
CVE-2024-8828 · published 1 year ago
Summary
The PDF-XChange Editor software has a bug that allows hackers to access sensitive information from files, which can lead to further attacks. To protect yourself, ensure you only open files from trusted sources and avoid visiting suspicious websites. If you're already vulnerable, update to the latest version of PDF-XChange Editor to fix the issue.
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected 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 EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations o...
PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 EMF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24313.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EMF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24313.
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1251/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker partial control
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published22 Nov 2024
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-8828 · NVD
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