PDF-XChange Editor JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE Details

Basic Information

Title PDF-XChange Editor JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Type cve
Published 2025-06-25T21:42:40.973Z
Last Seen

Product Information

Vendor PDF-XChange
Product PDF-XChange Editor
Version 10.5.2.395

CVSS Information

Base Score 0.0 ()
Attack Vector
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact

AI Analysis

AI Description This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on PDF-XChange Editor by exploiting an out-of-bounds write issue in JP2 file parsing. User interaction is required, such as opening a malicious file. The flaw stems from improper validation of user-supplied data.
AI Severity Critical
Vendor PDF-XChange
Product PDF-XChange Editor
Affected Version 10.5.2.395

Affected Products

  • PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor 10.5.2.395

Additional Information

CVE List
CWE List CWE-787
Bulletin Family

Description

PDF-XChange Editor JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 JP2 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26713.

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