8.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-32616
Foxit Reader Untrusted PDF Object Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles 3D annotations. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, which can lead to memory corruption and result in 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 :

Nov. 27, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 1, 2023, 8:55 p.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-32616 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Foxitsoftware foxit_reader
1 Foxit pdf_reader
: Total Affected Vendor : 2 | Products : 2
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-32616.

URL Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1837 Exploit Third Party Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-32616 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-32616 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.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 01, 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-2023-1837 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1837 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-416
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.2.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 27, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1837
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 27, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles 3D annotations. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, which can lead to memory corruption and result in 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.
    Added Reference Talos https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1837 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1837 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Talos CWE-416
    Added CVSS V3.1 Talos AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-32616 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.16 }} 0.02%

score

0.53475

percentile

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