CVE-2022-37371: PDF-XChange Editor PDF 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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF 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=9.3.361.0
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor

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 the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-37371.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is "PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

3

How severe is CVE-2022-37371?

CVE-2022-37371 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

Which versions of PDF-XChange Editor are affected?

The vulnerability affects PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0.

6

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-787.

7

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [link 1](https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/history), [link 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1099/).

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