2024-11-29
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This article describes a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-8833) in PDF-XChange Editor that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s computer. The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied data in XPS file parsing. Attackers can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a malicious XPS file.
Vulnerability Details:
Platform: PDF-XChange Editor (version not specified)
Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
CVE ID: CVE-2024-8833
Severity: Critical
Date: November 22nd, 2024 (published), November 29th, 2024 (last modified)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability is critical and allows attackers to take complete control of a victim’s computer. Users of PDF-XChange Editor should update to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. Additionally, users should be cautious about opening XPS files from untrusted sources.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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