CVE-2022-42408: PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jan 26, 2023
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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 EMF 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor<9.5.366.0
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor<9.5.366.0

Event History

Jan 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42408.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-42408?

CVE-2022-42408 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2022-42408?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2022-42408 by tricking a user into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42408?

Versions of PDF-XChange Editor up to and excluding 9.5.366.0 are affected by CVE-2022-42408.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-42408?

To fix CVE-2022-42408, update PDF-XChange Editor to a version beyond 9.5.366.0.

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