CVE-2022-37356: PDF-XChange Editor JPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor=9.3.361.0
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor=9.3.361.0

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-37356?

CVE-2022-37356 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.

2

How can CVE-2022-37356 be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2022-37356, user interaction is required, meaning the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37356?

The severity of CVE-2022-37356 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-37356?

PDF-XChange Editor versions 9.3.361.0 and PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2022-37356.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-37356?

To fix CVE-2022-37356, it is recommended to update to the latest version of PDF-XChange Editor.

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