PT-2022-26416 · Unknown · Pdf-Xchange Editor

Rocco Calvi + 1 · Published 2022-10-07 · Updated 2024-11-27 · CVE-2022-42414

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 PDF files due to the lack of validation of an object's existence before performing operations on it. An attacker can leverage this, potentially in conjunction with other issues, to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-42414

ZDI-22-1342

Affected Products

Pdf-Xchange Editor

References · 4

• https://tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1342 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42414 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-42414 · Vendor Advisory