PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing 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 parsing of RTF 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 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.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-10-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-03-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-03-12 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Rocco Calvi (@TecR0c) with TecSecurity
