CVE-2022-42416: PDF-XChange Editor TIF 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 TIF files. Crafted data in a TIF 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-2022-42416?
CVE-2022-42416 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can CVE-2022-42416 be exploited?
CVE-2022-42416 can be exploited by a remote attacker through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which versions of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2022-42416?
Versions up to and including 9.5.366.0 of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2022-42416.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-42416?
CVE-2022-42416 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2022-42416?
To fix CVE-2022-42416, users should update their PDF-XChange Editor to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.