CVE-2026-92178: CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in pdfforge PDF Architect
CVE-2026-92178 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect version 9.1.83.23106. It arises from improper validation of user-supplied data during PDF file parsing, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious PDF file or visiting a malicious page. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute code with the privileges of the current process.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect (version 9.1.83.23106) involves improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer (CWE-119) during PDF file parsing. The flaw results from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, causing memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to open a crafted PDF or visit a malicious page, leading to remote code execution in the context of the application process. The vulnerability was tracked as ZDI-CAN-28916 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user running PDF Architect. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system if the user has elevated privileges. The attack requires user interaction, limiting automatic exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the vendor advisory or related links. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening PDF files from untrusted sources and avoid visiting suspicious web pages that could deliver malicious PDFs.
CVE-2026-92178: CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in pdfforge PDF Architect
Description
CVE-2026-92178 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect version 9.1.83.23106. It arises from improper validation of user-supplied data during PDF file parsing, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious PDF file or visiting a malicious page. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute code with the privileges of the current process.
CVSS v3.0
Score 7.8high
Affected software
pdfforge
PDF Architect
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect (version 9.1.83.23106) involves improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer (CWE-119) during PDF file parsing. The flaw results from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, causing memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to open a crafted PDF or visit a malicious page, leading to remote code execution in the context of the application process. The vulnerability was tracked as ZDI-CAN-28916 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user running PDF Architect. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system if the user has elevated privileges. The attack requires user interaction, limiting automatic exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the vendor advisory or related links. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening PDF files from untrusted sources and avoid visiting suspicious web pages that could deliver malicious PDFs.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-15T18:04:52.039Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa98f2d55bf5e2cf53845d2
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:32:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 18:46:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 18:46:40 UTC
Views: 5
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