Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-30343

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
PDF Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 April 2024

What is CVE-2024-30343?

A notable vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader involves a use-after-free flaw linked to the handling of Annotation objects. This issue permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting malicious web pages or opening harmful files. The vulnerability arises from the inadequate validation of an object's existence prior to executing operations on it. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can run code in the context of the affected process, potentially leading to severe security breaches.

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Affected Version(s)

PDF Reader 2023.3.0.23028

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-316/
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https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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