CVE-2017-20144 Anvsoft PDFMate PDF Converter Pro memory corruption
Remote attackers can exploit memory corruption in Anvsoft PDFMate PDF Converter Pro to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20144?
CVE-2017-20144 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Anvsoft PDFMate PDF Converter Pro, published on 24 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in Anvsoft PDFMate PDF Converter Pro 1.7.5.0 and classified as critical. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20144?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Anvsoft Pdf Converter.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20144?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20144 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-20144 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20144 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hxx7-6r5w-h62f.