PT-2023-3892 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader+1

Aleksandar Nikolic · Published 2023-07-19 · Updated 2023-07-26 · CVE-2023-28744

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base 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 12.1.1.15289 Foxit PDF Editor (affected versions not specified)

Description A use-after-free issue exists in the JavaScript engine, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code by manipulating form fields of a specific type in a specially crafted PDF document. This can lead to memory corruption. Exploitation is possible if a user opens a malicious file or visits a specially crafted site with the browser plugin extension enabled.

Recommendations For Foxit PDF Reader version 12.1.1.15289, consider disabling the JavaScript engine until a patch is available. Restrict access to malicious PDF files to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the browser plugin extension until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Use After Free

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-04184

CVE-2023-28744

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Editor

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 7

• 🔥 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28744 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28744 · Vendor Advisory
• https://safe-surf.ru/specialists/bulletins-nkcki/696881/?sphrase_id=45541 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-04184 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/67010 · Telegram Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023072080 · Note