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8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-32664
Foxit Reader PDF Type Confusion RCE Vulnerability
Description

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

INFO

Published Date :

July 19, 2023, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:03 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-32664 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
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
A vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor allows for remote code execution.
  • Upgrade Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor to the latest version.
  • If unable to upgrade, review and apply any available vendor-supplied security configuration guidance.
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-2023-32664.

URL Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795 Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795 Exploit Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-32664 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-2023-32664 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-32664 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-32664 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 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 15, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. A specially-crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability. A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 26, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:12.1.2.15332:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 19, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795 [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-2023-1795 [No Types Assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

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

0.76 }} 0.23%

score

0.71947

percentile