8.8
HIGH
CVE-2024-47810
Foxit Reader Use-After-Free Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.3.0.26795 handles a 3D page 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 :

Dec. 18, 2024, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 18, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-47810 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 Foxit pdf_reader
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-2024-47810.

URL Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2094
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2094

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-47810 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
Unveiling Zero-Day Behavior in PDF Samples: The Risk of NTLM Information Leaks

In a recent revelation, EXPMON has reported a previously unknown “zero-day behavior” in certain PDF samples, leading to the potential leakage of local (net)NTLM information. While not a zero-day attac ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 16, 2025 (4 days, 3 hours ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
Foxit Vulnerability fixes Twin flaws in PDF Reader

Foxit Software recently released an essential security update for its Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor applications to address multiple critical vulnerabilities. These flaws included remote code ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 22, 2024 (4 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-49576 and CVE-2024-47810: Foxit Addresses Remote Code Execution Flaws

Foxit has released a crucial security update for its widely used Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor. The update, version 2024.4, resolves multiple vulnerabilities that pose significant risks, inclu ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 20, 2024 (1 month ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-47810 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

    Dec. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2094
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.3.0.26795 handles a 3D page 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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-416
    Added Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2094
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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