#VU84664 Out-of-bounds read in Power PDF Advanced and Power PDF Standard - CVE-2023-51597

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84664

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51597

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Power PDF Advanced
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Power PDF Standard
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Kofax

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing U3D files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds read and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Power PDF Advanced: All versions

Power PDF Standard: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1906/

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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.