Vulnerability Description
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 PDF files. Crafted data in an embedded U3D object can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-18632.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Xchange Editor | < 9.5.366.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/historyVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1369/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor/historyVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1369/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42402?
CVE-2022-42402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2022-42402?
CVE-2022-42402 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42402?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdf-Xchange Pdf-Xchange Editor.