CVE-2022-37370: PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF 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.
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What is CVE-2022-37370?
CVE-2022-37370 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can CVE-2022-37370 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2022-37370, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37370?
The affected software versions include PDF-XChange Editor 9.3.361.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37370?
CVE-2022-37370 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37370?
To fix CVE-2022-37370, update to a version of PDF-XChange Editor that is not affected by this vulnerability.