Tracker-software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128 ActiveX Control pdfxctrl.dll StoreInRegistry sub_key memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tracker-software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128. Affected by this vulnerability is the function StoreInRegistry in the library pdfxctrl.dll of the component ActiveX Control. This manipulation of the argument sub_key causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2012-5324. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Tracker-software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128. Affected by this vulnerability is the function StoreInRegistry in the library pdfxctrl.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument sub_key with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in the Pdf Printer Preferences ActiveX Control in pdfxctrl.dll in Tracker Software PDF-XChange 3.60.0128 allow remote attackers to excute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) sub_path parameter to the StoreInRegistry function or (2) sub_key parameter to the InitFromRegistry function.

The weakness was presented 10/08/2012 by LiquidWorm (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-5324 since 10/08/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/03/2025).

A public exploit has been developed by LiquidWorm and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 253 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72774), Exploit-DB (18427), SecurityFocus (BID 51712†), OSVDB (82326†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41255†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: LiquidWorm
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03/24/2015 +572 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: exploit-db.com
Researcher: LiquidWorm
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-5324 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5324
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62623
X-Force: 72774
SecurityFocus: 51712 - PDF-XChange pdfSaver ActiveX Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 82326
Vulnerability Center: 41255 - Tracker PDF-XChange 3.60.0128 PDF Printer Preferences ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 08/03/2025 00:11
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (58), 05/09/2017 10:36 (12), 08/03/2025 00:11 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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