PT-2022-16636 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader

Published 2022-02-10 · Updated 2022-02-28 · CVE-2022-24358

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit PDF Reader version 11.1.0.52543

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within the handling of Doc objects, specifically when performing actions in JavaScript, which can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This allows an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit PDF Reader version 11.1.0.52543, consider disabling JavaScript handling of Doc objects as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to malicious pages or files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-24358

ZDI-22-269

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-269 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24358 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24358 · Security Note
• https://foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html · Vendor Advisory