PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20935.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1347/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1347/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
16 May 2025, 16:14
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1347/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| CWE | CWE-908 | |
| First Time |
Pdf-xchange pdf-tools
Pdf-xchange pdf-xchange Editor Pdf-xchange |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8 |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:9.5.368.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:9.5.368.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
03 May 2024, 03:15
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-05-03 03:15
Updated : 2025-05-16 16:14
NVD link : CVE-2023-42062
Mitre link : CVE-2023-42062
JSON object : View
Products Affected
pdf-xchange
- pdf-xchange_editor
- pdf-tools
CWE
CWE-908
Use of Uninitialized Resource