CVE-2022-37360: PDF-XChange Editor EMF 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 EMF files. Crafted data in an EMF 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-17635.
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 CVE-2022-37360?
CVE-2022-37360 is a vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the target must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37360?
CVE-2022-37360 has a severity level of medium (5.5).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37360?
PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0 is affected by CVE-2022-37360.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37360?
To fix CVE-2022-37360, users should update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1088
- alias/ZDI-CAN-17635
- alias/CVE-2022-37360
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/author
- 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