PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 parsing of J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21851.
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-23-1380/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1380/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
16 May 2025, 16:10
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:10.0.1.371:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:10.0.1.371:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1380/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html - Vendor Advisory | |
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 5.5 |
| First Time |
Pdf-xchange pdf-tools
Pdf-xchange pdf-xchange Editor Pdf-xchange |
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| CWE | CWE-908 |
03 May 2024, 03:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-05-03 03:15
Updated : 2025-05-16 16:10
NVD link : CVE-2023-42079
Mitre link : CVE-2023-42079
JSON object : View
Products Affected
pdf-xchange
- pdf-xchange_editor
- pdf-tools
CWE
CWE-908
Use of Uninitialized Resource