Advisory Details

September 17th, 2024

PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1238
ZDI-CAN-24210

CVE ID CVE-2024-8815
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS PDF-XChange
AFFECTED PRODUCTS PDF-XChange Editor
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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 U3D files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Fixed in version 10.3.1.387 (https://www.pdf-xchange.com/index.php/support/security-bulletins.html)


DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-05-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-09-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-09-17 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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