CVE-2023-42046: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v589-46c9-8j65
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CVSS 3.3
CWE-457 CWE-908
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-42046 is a LOW (CVSS 3.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-42046 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-42046
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v589-46c9-8j65
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.3
CWE Classification CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-42046

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-42046, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable, where the code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 parsing of J2K files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20907.

References

NVD — CVE-2023-42046 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42046
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/zdi-23-1... WEB
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1353

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42046?
CVE-2023-42046 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2023-42046?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42046?
CVE-2023-42046 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-42046?
CVE-2023-42046 is classified under CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable (The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-42046?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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