CVE-2022-37373: 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-17810.
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-2022-37373?
CVE-2022-37373 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How does CVE-2022-37373 work?
CVE-2022-37373 can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file, requiring user interaction.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-37373?
PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0 and earlier versions are affected, as well as PDF-XChange Editor from PDF-XChange.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37373?
CVE-2022-37373 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2022-37373?
To fix CVE-2022-37373, update your PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version available.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1101
- alias/ZDI-CAN-17810
- alias/CVE-2022-37373
- agent/title
- agent/type
- 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