2024-11-29
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A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-8835) exists in PDF-XChange Editor that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected systems. This vulnerability arises from the software’s improper handling of JB2 files, specifically due to a lack of validation for user-supplied data. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a malicious JB2 file or visiting a malicious webpage.
Vulnerability Details:
Platform: PDF-XChange Editor (version unspecified)
Vulnerability: Out-of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure (JB2 File Parsing)
CVE ID: CVE-2024-8835
Severity: Critical
Date: November 22nd, 2024 (originally reported)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor poses a significant risk, allowing attackers to gain access to sensitive information on vulnerable systems. Users of PDF-XChange Editor should update their software to the latest version as soon as possible to address this vulnerability.
Additional Notes:
The details of affected software versions and potential exploits are not publicly available.
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) reference for this vulnerability is CVE-2024-8835.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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