CVE-2022-37366: PDF-XChange Editor Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 handling of Doc objects. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17727.
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-2022-37366?
CVE-2022-37366 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-37366?
To exploit CVE-2022-37366, the attacker needs the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37366?
PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0 is affected by CVE-2022-37366.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37366?
CVE-2022-37366 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2022-37366?
To fix CVE-2022-37366, users should update to a patched version of PDF-XChange Editor provided by the vendor.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1094
- alias/ZDI-CAN-17727
- alias/CVE-2022-37366
- 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