PT-2022-4467 · Unknown · Pdf-Xchange Editor

Mat Powell · Published 2022-08-15 · Updated 2024-11-27 · CVE-2022-37374

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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

Description The issue is related to a use-after-free error when parsing PNG files, which can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The problem arises from the lack of validation of an object's existence before performing operations on it. An attacker can leverage this to execute 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

BDU:2022-05333

CVE-2022-37374

ZDI-22-1102

Affected Products

Pdf-Xchange Editor

References · 7

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1102 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37374 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37374 · Vendor Advisory
• https://safe-surf.ru/upload/VULN/VULN-20220822.30.pdf · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-05333 · Security Note
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1102 · Note
• https://tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history · Note