CVE-2022-42406: PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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 EMF files. Crafted data in an EMF 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.
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What is CVE-2022-42406?
CVE-2022-42406 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can CVE-2022-42406 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2022-42406, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42406?
CVE-2022-42406 has a severity rating of medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42406?
Versions up to and excluding 9.5.366.0 of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2022-42406.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42406?
To fix CVE-2022-42406, users should update PDF-XChange Editor to version 9.5.366.0 or above.