PT-2023-8843 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader+1
Published
2023-10-19
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Updated
2025-08-13
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CVE-2023-51560
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| 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 (affected versions not specified)
Foxit PDF Editor (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to errors in data type mixing, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of Annotation objects due to the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, resulting in a type confusion condition. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Recommendations
For Foxit PDF Reader, consider disabling the handling of Annotation objects until a patch is available.
For Foxit PDF Editor, restrict access to the Annotation feature to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Avoid opening malicious files or visiting malicious pages with Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor until the issue is resolved.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
RCE
Type Confusion
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Foxit Pdf Editor
Foxit Pdf Reader