CVE-2022-42399: PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jan 26 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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-18327.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor | <9.5.366.0 | |
| PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42399?
The severity of CVE-2022-42399 is high (7.8).
How does the vulnerability CVE-2022-42399 allow remote code execution?
The vulnerability CVE-2022-42399 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the parsing of malicious PDF files or by visiting a malicious webpage.
How can I determine if I am affected by CVE-2022-42399?
You are affected by CVE-2022-42399 if you have an installation of PDF-XChange Editor (version up to 9.5.366.0) or PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42399?
To fix CVE-2022-42399, update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that is beyond 9.5.366.0.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42399?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-42399 on the Tracker Software website or the Zero Day Initiative advisory.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1343
- alias/ZDI-CAN-18327
- alias/CVE-2022-42399
- vendor/tracker-software
- canonical/tracker-software pdf-xchange editor
- vendor/pdf-xchange
- canonical/pdf-xchange pdf-xchange editor