PT-2022-23965 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader

Soiax · Published 2022-07-29 · Updated 2023-04-06 · CVE-2022-37388

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/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 11.2.2.53575

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 parsing of PDF files, specifically when crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit PDF Reader version 11.2.2.53575, consider updating to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue, as no specific workaround is provided for this version. As a temporary measure, avoid opening suspicious PDF files or visiting untrusted websites to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

RCE

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-37388

ZDI-22-1060

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 5

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1060 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37388 · Vendor Advisory
• https://foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37388 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/61101 · Telegram Post