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5.5

PDF-XChange Editor Can Leak Sensitive Info from TIF Files

CVE-2024-8846 · published 1 year ago
Summary

If you use PDF-XChange Editor, a hacker could potentially steal sensitive information from it by tricking you into opening a malicious TIF file. This could happen if you visit a sketchy website or open a malicious file. To stay safe, make sure to only open files from trusted sources and avoid visiting untrusted websites.

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 10.3.1.387
cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:10.3.1.387:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
pdf-xchange pdf-xchange_editor 10.3.1.387
cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:10.3.1.387:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PDF-XChange Editor TIF 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 TIF 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 TIF 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-24835.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published22 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-8846 · NVD
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