Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-7724

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Reader concerning the handling of AcroForms. Due to insufficient validation before executing operations on an object, an attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, necessitating the victim to visit a malicious website or open a compromised file. Prompt application of security updates is recommended to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

PDF Reader 2024.1.0.23997

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1126/
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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