#VU97608 Out-of-bounds read in PDF-XChange products - CVE-2024-8846
Published: September 19, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97608
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-2024-8846
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-Tools
PDF-XChange PRO
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-Tools
PDF-XChange PRO
Software vendor:
PDF-XChange
PDF-XChange
Description
The 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.