Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor J2K File Parser use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor. This affects an unknown part of the component J2K File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-37359. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the component J2K File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 J2K files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17633.

The weakness was disclosed 10/18/2022 as ZDI-22-1087. The advisory is shared at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-37359 since 08/02/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-39993). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/02/2022 🔍
10/18/2022 +77 days 🔍
10/18/2022 +0 days 🔍
06/18/2026 +1339 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-22-1087
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-37359 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-37359
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211257
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2022 15:23
Updated: 06/18/2026 20:15
Changes: 10/18/2022 15:23 (38), 02/18/2025 18:34 (36), 06/18/2026 20:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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