2024-11-26
This blog post details a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-9764) in Tungsten Automation Power PDF that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the vulnerability:
Platform: Tungsten Automation Power PDF (version unspecified)
Vulnerability: Use-After-Free leading to Remote Code Execution
Severity: Critical (allows attackers to take full control of the system)
Date: November 22nd, 2024 (reported)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability is critical and requires immediate attention. Users of Tungsten Automation Power PDF should update to the latest version as soon as possible or take steps to mitigate the risk by avoiding opening untrusted PDF files.
Additional Notes:
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability (e.g., opening a malicious PDF).
The specific flaw lies in the
More details and potential workarounds might be available from Tungsten Automation.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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