CVE-2024-9758: Tungsten Automation Power PDF · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects Tungsten Automation Power PDFSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Automation Power PDF | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-9758, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly. 2) Enforce strict email and file filtering policies to block or quarantine suspicious PDF files from untrusted sources. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected PDF attachments and links, emphasizing cautious behavior. 4) Utilize sandboxing or isolated environments for opening PDFs from unknown or untrusted origins to contain potential exploitation. 5) Monitor application logs and endpoint behavior for anomalies related to Power PDF usage, such as crashes or unusual memory access patterns. 6) Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting exploitation attempts involving memory corruption or information disclosure. 7) Limit the use of Power PDF to trusted users and environments where possible, reducing exposure. 8) Regularly review and update security policies related to document handling and user interaction with external content. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling the attack vector and reducing the likelihood of successful exploitation.
Description
Tungsten Automation Power PDF AcroForm Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24474.