CVE-2022-42413: PDF-XChange Editor JP2 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 JP2 files. Crafted data in a JP2 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-2022-42413?
CVE-2022-42413 is a vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file, requiring user interaction.
Which versions of PDF-XChange Editor are affected?
PDF-XChange Editor versions up to 9.5.366.0 are affected by CVE-2022-42413.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42413?
CVE-2022-42413 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-42413?
It is recommended to update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that is not affected by CVE-2022-42413.