PT-2022-4478 · Unknown · Pdf-Xchange Editor

Mat Powell · Published 2022-08-15 · Updated 2024-11-27 · CVE-2022-37364

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 buffer overflow in memory when parsing EMF files, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EMF files, where crafted data can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer, enabling an attacker 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.

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-05344

CVE-2022-37364

ZDI-22-1092

Affected Products

Pdf-Xchange Editor

References · 8

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1092 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37364 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37364 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-05344 · Security Note
• https://safe-surf.ru/upload/VULN/VULN-20220822.30.pdf · Security Note
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1092 · Note
• https://tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/61114 · Telegram Post