Vulnerability Description
Kofax Power PDF PSD File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 parsing of PSD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22917.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tungstenautomation | Power Pdf | < 5.0.0.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-546/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-546/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5301?
CVE-2024-5301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Kofax Power PDF PSD File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax...
How severe is CVE-2024-5301?
CVE-2024-5301 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-2024-5301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tungstenautomation Power Pdf.