What is the severity of CVE-2022-37355?

The severity of CVE-2022-37355 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

How does CVE-2022-37355 allow remote code execution?

CVE-2022-37355 allows remote code execution by exploiting a flaw in the parsing of JPG files in PDF-XChange Editor.

What is the affected version of PDF-XChange Editor?

PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0 is affected by CVE-2022-37355.

How can CVE-2022-37355 be exploited?

CVE-2022-37355 can be exploited by a remote attacker through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-37355?

It is recommended to update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that includes the security patch provided by the vendor.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-37355

high

7.8

CWE

787

29/3/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-37355: PDF-XChange Editor JPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 JPG files. Crafted data in a JPG file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor	=9.3.361.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37355?
The severity of CVE-2022-37355 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
How does CVE-2022-37355 allow remote code execution?
CVE-2022-37355 allows remote code execution by exploiting a flaw in the parsing of JPG files in PDF-XChange Editor.
What is the affected version of PDF-XChange Editor?
PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0 is affected by CVE-2022-37355.
How can CVE-2022-37355 be exploited?
CVE-2022-37355 can be exploited by a remote attacker through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-37355?
It is recommended to update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that includes the security patch provided by the vendor.

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