CVE-2022-37349: PDF-XChange Editor submitForm Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 submitForm method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker 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.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this PDF-XChange Editor vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this PDF-XChange Editor vulnerability is CVE-2022-37349.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37349?
The severity of CVE-2022-37349 is high.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2022-37349?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2022-37349 by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which versions of PDF-XChange Editor are affected by CVE-2022-37349?
PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0 is affected by CVE-2022-37349.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37349?
To fix CVE-2022-37349, users should update their PDF-XChange Editor to a version that includes a patch for this vulnerability, provided by the software vendor.