CVE-2024-8847 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor and PDF-XChange PDF-Tools, specifically within the handling of Doc objects. This flaw allows remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by tricking a user into opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), exploitation requires user interaction and could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.3.1.387CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-tools:10.3.1.387:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.3.1.387CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pdf-xchange:pdf-xchange_editor:10.3.1.387:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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