CVE-2024-9741: Tungsten Automation Power PDF PDF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9741?

power pdf: upgrade to 5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9741 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9741 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-9741 affect?

CVE-2024-9741 affects power pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Tungsten Automation Power PDF PDF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tungsten Automation Power PDF.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9741 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) 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 PDF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 PDF files. The issue results f

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122, CWE-787
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: tungstenautomation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tungstenautomation power pdf UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1

Fixed in: 5.1

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 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-9741?

power pdf: upgrade to 5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9741 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9741 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-2024-9741 affect?

CVE-2024-9741 affects power pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Tungsten Automation Power PDF PDF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Tungsten Automation Power PDF.

How urgent is CVE-2024-9741?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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