Vulnerability Description
PDF-XChange Editor JavaScript String Untrusted Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 handling of strings. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20730.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Tools | 9.5.368.0 |
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Xchange Editor | 9.5.368.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1149/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1149/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40472?
CVE-2023-40472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). PDF-XChange Editor JavaScript String Untrusted Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations o...
How severe is CVE-2023-40472?
CVE-2023-40472 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-2023-40472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdf-Xchange Pdf-Tools, Pdf-Xchange Pdf-Xchange Editor.