Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-7725

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's handling of AcroForms enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the failure to validate object existence before operations. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file. This flaw potentially exposes the application to serious security risks, allowing attackers to manipulate processes within the context of the current user.

Affected Version(s)

PDF Reader 2024.1.0.23997

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1127/
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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