Vulnerability Description
Kofax Power PDF response Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the app.response method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20601.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tungstenautomation | Power Pdf | < 5.0.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-969/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-969/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-38091?
CVE-2023-38091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Kofax Power PDF response Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User int...
How severe is CVE-2023-38091?
CVE-2023-38091 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tungstenautomation Power Pdf.