How can CVE-2022-42402 be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2022-42402, user interaction is required where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

What is the affected software by CVE-2022-42402?

The affected software by CVE-2022-42402 includes Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor up to version 9.5.366.0 and PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42402?

CVE-2022-42402 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

How can CVE-2022-42402 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-42402, it is recommended to update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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CVE-2022-42402

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7.8

CWE

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26/1/2023

27/1/2023

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-42402: PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-42402?

CVE-2022-42402 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.

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 an embedded U3D object 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-18632.

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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What is CVE-2022-42402?
CVE-2022-42402 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can CVE-2022-42402 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2022-42402, user interaction is required where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the affected software by CVE-2022-42402?
The affected software by CVE-2022-42402 includes Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor up to version 9.5.366.0 and PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42402?
CVE-2022-42402 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can CVE-2022-42402 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-42402, it is recommended to update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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