#VU74282 Use-after-free in PDF-XChange Editor - CVE-2023-27338

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74282

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27338

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PDF-XChange Editor
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the parsing of TIF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted TIF file and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-350/
http://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history

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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.