CVE-2024-28888
Foxit Reader Checkbox Use-After-Free (Arbitrary Code Execution)
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reade 2024.1.0.23997 handles a checkbox field object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, 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 :
Oct. 2, 2024, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2024, 2:14 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
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-2024-28888.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1967 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Third Party Advisory |
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Cybersecurity News
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-28888 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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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 08, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1967 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1967 Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html No Types Assigned https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:2024.1.0.23997:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Talos https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 02, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reade 2024.1.0.23997 handles a checkbox field object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, 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-2024-1967 [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
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-28888 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-2024-28888
weaknesses.