CVE-2023-33876
Foxit Reader Use-After-Free Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 handles destroying annotations. 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 :
July 19, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2023, 7:15 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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CVE-2023-33876.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1796 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2023-33876 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 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 15, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 handles destroying 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. A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 handles destroying annotations. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 handles destroying 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. A specially-crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled. A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 handles destroying 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. -
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-2023-1796 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1796 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-2023-1796 [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-2023-1796 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-33876 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-33876
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.26 }} 0.04%
score
0.65951
percentile