Tungsten Automation Power PDF XPS File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
October 11th, 2024
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tungsten Automation Power PDF. 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 XPS 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 vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Fixed in version 5.1 which is available in the Tungsten Download Center (https://esd.tungstenautomation.com/Registrations/ChooseLanguage)
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-06-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2024-10-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2024-10-11 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Rocco Calvi (@TecR0c) with TecSecurity
