PDF-XChange Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	37582
Class:	Unknown
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 04 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 04 2010 09:02PM
Credit:	Carsten Eiram, Secunia Research.
Vulnerable:	Tracker Software PDF-XChange Viewer 2.0.42 .9
Not Vulnerable:	Tracker Software PDF-XChange Viewer 2.044

PDF-XChange Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

PDF-XChange Viewer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue by supplying a malicious PDF file. Successful exploits may allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user running the affected application. Failed attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

All versions prior to PDF-XChange Viewer 2.044 and Viewer SDK 2.044 are affected.

PDF-XChange Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

PDF-XChange Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

PDF-XChange Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• PDF-XChange Viewer - Update blocks possible vulnerability (Tracker Software Products)
  
• PDF-XChange Viewer Content Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability (Secunia)