PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vulnerability Details

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 U3D files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary 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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