| CVE ID | CVE-2023-42046 |
| CVSS SCORE | 3.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
PDF-XChange |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
PDF-XChange Editor |
| 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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary 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/support/security-bulletins.html |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative |
