Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-42046
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-20907.
Vulnerability category: Execute codeInformation leak
Products affected by CVE-2023-42046
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-42046
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 16 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-42046
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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3.3
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LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
1.8
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1.4
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Zero Day Initiative | 2024-05-03 |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-42046
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The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.Assigned by: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-42046
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https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html
PDF-XChange Co Ltd :: Security Bulletins
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1353/
ZDI-23-1353 | Zero Day Initiative
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