CVE-2022-37352: PDF-XChange Editor WMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 WMF files. Crafted data in a WMF file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17638.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor | =9.3.361.0 | |
| PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37352?
The severity of CVE-2022-37352 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How does CVE-2022-37352 affect PDF-XChange Editor?
CVE-2022-37352 affects PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2022-37352?
CVE-2022-37352 is an information disclosure vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-37352?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-37352. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37352?
To fix CVE-2022-37352, update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1080
- alias/ZDI-CAN-17638
- alias/CVE-2022-37352
- vendor/tracker-software
- canonical/tracker-software pdf-xchange editor
- version/tracker-software pdf-xchange editor/9.3.361.0
- vendor/pdf-xchange
- canonical/pdf-xchange pdf-xchange editor