CVE-2022-37374: PDF-XChange Editor PNG File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 parsing of PNG files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-18068.
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 the severity of CVE-2022-37374?
The severity of CVE-2022-37374 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
How does CVE-2022-37374 impact PDF-XChange Editor?
CVE-2022-37374 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-37374?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-37374 in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the affected version of PDF-XChange Editor?
PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0 is affected by CVE-2022-37374.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37374?
To fix CVE-2022-37374, make sure to update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that contains the security patch.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1102
- alias/ZDI-CAN-18068
- alias/CVE-2022-37374
- 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