Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-7723

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Foxit
Status
PDF Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2024

Summary

A vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader allows remote code execution due to a use-after-free issue in the handling of AcroForms. This affects installations that process maliciously crafted files or visit harmful web pages. Attackers can exploit this flaw to manipulate code execution within the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the system.

Affected Version(s)

PDF Reader 2024.1.0.23997

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1125/
x_research-advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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