CVE-2022-42410: PDF-XChange Editor PGM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 PGM files. Crafted data in a PGM file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2022-42410?
CVE-2022-42410 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-42410?
PDF-XChange Editor versions up to 9.5.366.0 and PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2022-42410.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42410?
CVE-2022-42410 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42410?
Ensure that you have updated PDF-XChange Editor to a version beyond 9.5.366.0 to mitigate this vulnerability.