CVE-2023-39495

PDF-XChange Editor readFileIntoStream Exposed Dangerous Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

State
Published
Severity
5.5 Medium
Published
May 3, 2024
Updated
Aug 2, 2024
Reserved
Aug 2, 2023

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Description

PDF-XChange Editor readFileIntoStream Exposed Dangerous Function 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 readFileIntoStream method. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19657.

Scores

CVSSScoreVectorSource
3.05.5 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:Nzdi

Weaknesses

  • CWE-749 Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Affected Products

ProductVersions
PDF-XChange EditorPDF-XChange
  • 9.5.366.0Affected

References

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