CVE-2022-42423: 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-2022-42423?
CVE-2022-42423 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-42423?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-42423 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the affected software of CVE-2022-42423?
The affected software of CVE-2022-42423 is PDF-XChange Editor.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42423?
To fix CVE-2022-42423, update PDF-XChange Editor to version 9.5.366.1 or later.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42423?
The severity of CVE-2022-42423 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.