PT-2022-6021 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader
Published
2022-05-09
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Updated
2023-03-23
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CVE-2022-28672
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Foxit PDF Reader version 11.2.1.53537
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 due to the lack of validation of an object's existence before performing operations. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process. The vulnerability is related to a use-after-free condition, which may cause a crash when handling certain objects.
Recommendations
For Foxit PDF Reader version 11.2.1.53537, consider disabling the handling of Doc objects as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to potentially malicious files or websites to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
RCE
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Foxit Pdf Reader