Vulnerability identifier: #VU97601

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1265/
http://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html

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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.