CVE-2023-42036 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-42036 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 03/05/2024 | CVE Updated: 18/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: zdi | Vendor: Kofax | Product: Power PDF
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-42036 Description

Kofax Power PDF PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21582.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-119
CWE Name: CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Source: Kofax

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).