VDB-288135 · CVE-2024-12548 · ZDI-24-1680

Tungsten Automation Power JP2 File Parser use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Tungsten Automation Power. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component JP2 File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-12548. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Tungsten Automation Power (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality of the component JP2 File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Tungsten Automation Power PDF JP2 File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Tungsten Automation Power PDF. 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 validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25564.

It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-12548 since 12/11/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Tungsten

Name

Automation Power

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 3.3
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CNA Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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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Timelineinfo

12/11/2024 🔍
12/12/2024 +1 days 🔍
12/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/19/2025 +69 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-24-1680
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-12548 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-12548
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288135

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 08:13
Updated: 02/19/2025 18:46
Changes: 12/12/2024 08:13 (53), 02/18/2025 03:40 (3), 02/19/2025 18:46 (22)
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