PT-2022-26409 · Pdf Xchange · Pdf-Xchange Editor

Published 2022-10-07 · Updated 2024-11-27 · CVE-2022-42407

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions PDF-XChange Editor (affected versions not specified)

Description This issue allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. It requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw exists within the parsing of EMF files, where crafted data can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process when combined with other vulnerabilities.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-42407

ZDI-22-1365

Affected Products

Pdf-Xchange Editor

References · 4

• https://tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1365 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-42407 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42407 · Security Note