Multiple vulnerabilities in PDF-XChange Editor, PDF-Tools and PDF-XChange PRO
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 8 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-8842 CVE-2024-8849 CVE-2024-8848 CVE-2024-8847 CVE-2024-8846 CVE-2024-8845 CVE-2024-8844 CVE-2024-8843 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-457 CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
PDF-XChange Editor Client/Desktop applications / Office applications PDF-Tools Client/Desktop applications / Office applications PDF-XChange PRO Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 8 vulnerabilities.
1) Use of Uninitialized Variable
EUVDB-ID: #VU97601
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8842
CWE-ID:
CWE-457 - Use of Uninitialized Variable
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to uninitialized variable within the parsing of RTF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU97611
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8849
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the handling of AcroForms. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1272/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU97610
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8848
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the handling of AcroForms. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1271/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU97609
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8847
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the handling of Doc objects. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1270/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU97608
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8846
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted TIF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1269/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU97607
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8845
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1268/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
7) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU97603
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8844
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1267/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
8) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU97602
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8843
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JB2 file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPDF-XChange Editor: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-Tools: before 10.4.0.388
PDF-XChange PRO: before 10.4.0.388
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1266/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
