ID:8876 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in pdf_info - CVE-2022-36231

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8876 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in pdf_info - CVE-2022-36231

ID:8876 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in pdf_info - CVE-2022-36231

Published: March 1, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU72690
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36231
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
pdf_info

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation  when executing a method on a PDF::Info object. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.