CVE-2024-25648
Foxit Reader Use-After-Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a ComboBox widget. 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 :
April 30, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 9:01 a.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-2024-25648.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 | |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 |
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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-2024-1959 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a ComboBox widget. 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-2024-1959 [No types assigned] Added Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 [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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