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CVE-2024-12547: Tungsten Automation Power PDF JPF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVE-2024-12547 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting power pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tungsten Automation Power PDF JPF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 parsing of JPF files. The issue results from the

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-787
Published2025-02-11
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: tungstenautomation

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

tungstenautomation power pdf UPGRADE
Affected: < 5.1.1.2
Fixed in: 5.1.1.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy power-pdf || rpm -q power-pdf || power-pdf --version
2. UPGRADE to 5.1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade power-pdf
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade power-pdf
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12547?

power pdf: upgrade to 5.1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12547 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12547 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-12547 affect?

CVE-2024-12547 affects power pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Tungsten Automation Power PDF JPF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tungsten Automation Power PDF. User in

How urgent is CVE-2024-12547?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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