CVE-2022-42420: 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-2022-42420 vulnerability?
CVE-2022-42420 is a remote code execution vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42420?
Versions of PDF-XChange Editor up to 9.5.366.0 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42420?
The severity of CVE-2022-42420 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I mitigate CVE-2022-42420 vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version available.