Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit Reader Product by Foxit Software

CVE-2023-33876

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 poses significant risks as it mismanages the destruction of annotations. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by embedding specially crafted JavaScript code within a malicious PDF document. When the user opens this file, it may lead to the reuse of an object that has already been freed, resulting in memory corruption and enabling arbitrary code execution on the user's machine. Additionally, exploitation can occur if a user visits a harmful website while the browser plugin extension is active, further increasing the potential for compromise. Users should exercise caution and ensure they are using patched versions of the software.

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