CVE-2023-28744
Foxit PDF Reader JavaScript Engine Use-After-Free vulnerablility
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.1.1.15289. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory by manipulating form fields of a specific type. This can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
INFO
Published Date :
July 19, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 26, 2023, 9:02 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-28744.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2023-28744 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 26, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739 Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:12.1.1.15289:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 19, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 19, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-28744 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-28744
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.36 }} 0.06%
score
0.72742
percentile