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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-42106
CVE-2023-42106:
PDF-XChange Editor vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2023-42106) was discovered in September 2023. The vulnerability affects PDF-XChange Editor installations and requires user interaction to be exploited, specifically when parsing EMF files (ZDI Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied data during EMF file parsing, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.0 base score of 3.3 (Low) with the vector string: AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N (ZDI Advisory).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. When combined with other vulnerabilities, this could potentially be leveraged to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process (ZDI Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
PDF-XChange has released version 10.1.1.381 to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk (Tracker Software).
Additional resources
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