Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2023-42098

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
PDF Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-42098?

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Reader that pertains to how Annotation objects are managed. This flaw occurs due to inadequate validation of an object's existence before executing operations on it. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers may disclose sensitive information if a user interacts with a crafted malicious file or visits a compromised page. This can potentially enable further exploitations, allowing unauthorized execution of code within the context of the affected application.

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Affected Version(s)

PDF Reader 12.1.3.15356

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1431/
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https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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