Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor PDF File Parser out-of-bounds
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor. Affected is an unknown function of the component PDF File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-42401. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor (version now known). This affects some unknown processing of the component PDF File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF 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. Was ZDI-CAN-18533.
The weakness was disclosed 10/18/2022 as ZDI-22-1364. It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-42401. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Vendor
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License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 3.3
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/03/2022 🔍10/18/2022 🔍
10/18/2022 🔍
04/29/2025 🔍
Sources
Advisory: ZDI-22-1364Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2022-42401 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42401
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211287
Entry
Created: 10/18/2022 15:47Updated: 04/29/2025 03:05
Changes: 10/18/2022 15:47 (37), 11/10/2022 09:39 (1), 11/28/2024 01:46 (57), 04/29/2025 03:05 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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