CVE-2022-37352: PDF-XChange Editor WMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 WMF files. Crafted data in a WMF file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tracker-software Pdf-xchange Editor=9.3.361.0
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange PDF-XChange Editor=9.3.361.0

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37352?

The severity of CVE-2022-37352 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

2

How does CVE-2022-37352 affect PDF-XChange Editor?

CVE-2022-37352 affects PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2022-37352?

CVE-2022-37352 is an information disclosure vulnerability in PDF-XChange Editor that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-37352?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-37352. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-37352?

To fix CVE-2022-37352, update PDF-XChange Editor to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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