CVE-2023-38088 Kofax Power PDF printf Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious file due to uninitialized memory in Kofax Power PDF.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38088?

CVE-2023-38088 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tungstenautomation Power Pdf, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Kofax Power PDF printf Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax 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 handling of util objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20566.

Weakness: CWE-457

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38088?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tungstenautomation Power Pdf.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38088?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38088 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-2023-38088 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38088 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fm49-rjmc-x5wf.