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CVE-2023-42073

5.5 · MEDIUM

PDF-XChange Editor Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

Published May 3, 2024CWE-125EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2023-42073 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PDF-XChange Editor Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 handling of Doc objects. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21323.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1374/Refwww.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1374/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42073?

CVE-2023-42073 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-42073?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-42073?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-42073?

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