PDF-XChange Editor submitForm Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 submitForm method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
PDF-XChange has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history
Disclosure Timeline
- 2022-05-16 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2022-08-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Suyue Guo and Wei You from Renmin University of China
