VDB-280198 · CVE-2024-9735 · ZDI-24-1365

Tungsten Automation Power PDF prior 5.1 JPF File Parser out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Tungsten Automation Power PDF. The affected element is an unknown function of the component JPF File Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-9735. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Tungsten Automation Power PDF. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component JPF File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-9735 since 10/09/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 5.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Tungsten Automation

Name

Power PDF

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Power PDF 5.1

Timelineinfo

10/09/2024 🔍
10/12/2024 +3 days 🔍
10/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/06/2025 +145 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-24-1365
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-9735 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-9735
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-280198

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2024 10:13
Updated: 03/06/2025 13:07
Changes: 10/12/2024 10:13 (54), 03/06/2025 13:07 (3)
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