VDB-211300 · CVE-2022-41145 · ZDI-22-1335

Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parser out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component U3D File Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-41145. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component U3D File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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 U3D files. Crafted data in a U3D 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-18283.

The weakness was published 10/18/2022 as ZDI-22-1335. The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-41145 since 09/20/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Tracker Software

Name

PDF-XChange Editor

License

free

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: 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 Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/20/2022 🔍
10/18/2022 +28 days 🔍
10/18/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/29/2025 +924 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-22-1335
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-41145 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211300

Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2022 15:52
Updated: 04/29/2025 02:16
Changes: 10/18/2022 15:52 (38), 11/27/2024 23:52 (36), 04/29/2025 02:16 (4)
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