CVE-2023-39495 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

PDF-XChange Editor readFileIntoStream Exposed Dangerous Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 readFileIntoStream method. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19657.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdf-Xchange	Pdf-Tools	9.5.366.0
Pdf-Xchange	Pdf-Xchange Editor	9.5.366.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-749

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1141/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1141/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-39495?

CVE-2023-39495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). PDF-XChange Editor readFileIntoStream Exposed Dangerous Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installa...

How severe is CVE-2023-39495?

CVE-2023-39495 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-39495?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdf-Xchange Pdf-Tools, Pdf-Xchange Pdf-Xchange Editor.