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PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Uninitialized...

Low severity Unreviewed Published May 3, 2024 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated May 3, 2024

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. 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 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. Was ZDI-CAN-20929.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database May 3, 2024
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 3, 2024
Last updated May 3, 2024

Severity

Low
3.3
/ 10

CVSS base metrics

Attack vector
Local
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weaknesses

CVE ID

CVE-2023-42056

GHSA ID

GHSA-52hw-j6hq-6qp4

Source code

No known source code

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