CVE-2024-27327 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22277.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdf-Xchange	Pdf-Tools	10.1.1.381
Pdf-Xchange	Pdf-Xchange Editor	10.1.1.381

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-205/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-205/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-27327?

CVE-2024-27327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChan...

How severe is CVE-2024-27327?

CVE-2024-27327 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-2024-27327?

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