CVE-2022-42409: PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jan 26 2023(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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF 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. Was ZDI-CAN-18315.
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 CVE-2022-42409?
CVE-2022-42409 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-Xchange Editor.
How can CVE-2022-42409 be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2022-42409 requires user interaction in the form of visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-42409?
PDF-XChange Editor versions up to and excluding 9.5.366.0, as well as PDF-XChange Editor by PDF-XChange.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42409?
CVE-2022-42409 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42409?
To fix CVE-2022-42409, update PDF-XChange Editor to a version beyond 9.5.366.0, or apply any patches or security updates provided by the software vendor.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-1340
- alias/ZDI-CAN-18315
- alias/CVE-2022-42409
- vendor/tracker-software
- canonical/tracker-software pdf-xchange editor
- vendor/pdf-xchange
- canonical/pdf-xchange pdf-xchange editor