CVE-2024-8818

Summary

CVE-2024-8818 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting PDF-XChange Editor. The flaw is linked to the software's U3D file parsing process, where an object's existence isn't validated before being operated on. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the affected system's context by tricking the user into visiting a malicious webpage or opening a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability, identified as ZDI-CAN-24213, can lead to serious security consequences if exploited successfully.

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