CVE-2022-37370: PDF-XChange Editor PDF 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 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. Was ZDI-CAN-17725.
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-2022-37370?
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.
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- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1098
- alias/ZDI-CAN-17725
- alias/CVE-2022-37370
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- 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