CVE-2024-8836 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

PDF-XChange Editor TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 parsing of TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24354.

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	10.3.0.386
Pdf-Xchange	Pdf-Xchange Editor	10.3.0.386

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1259/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-8836?

CVE-2024-8836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). PDF-XChange Editor TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of P...

How severe is CVE-2024-8836?

CVE-2024-8836 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-2024-8836?

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