Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in PDF Shaper versions 3.5 and 3.6 when converting a crafted PDF file to an image using the 'Convert PDF to Image' functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a maliciously crafted PDF file, leading to arbitrary code execution under the context of the user. This vulnerability has been verified on Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10 platforms using the PDFTools.exe component.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnaware | PDF Shaper | 3.5 – ≤ 3.6 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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PDF Shaper Buffer Overflow
exploit/windows/fileformat/shaper_pdf_bof
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/shaper_pdf_bof.rb exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37760 exploit
- https://www.pdfshaper.com/ product
- https://vulners.com/vulnerlab/VULNERABLE:1579 third-party-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pdf-shaper-buffer-overflow-via-convert-to-image-feature third-party-advisory