#VU91147 Out-of-bounds write in Power PDF Advanced - CVE-2024-5302

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91147

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2024-5302

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Power PDF Advanced
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 within the parsing of PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Power PDF Advanced: before 5.0.0.21

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-547/
http://docshield.tungstenautomation.com/PowerPDF/en_US/5.0.0-3uoz7ssq2b/print/ReadMe-KofaxPowerPDFAdvanced-5.0.0.21.htm

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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.