PT-2023-9821 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Editor+1

Published 2023-11-28 · Updated 2024-04-03 · CVE-2024-30332

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 (affected versions not specified) Foxit PDF Editor (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a use-after-free error when handling Doc objects, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted PDF file. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists due to the lack of validation of an object's existence before performing operations on it, allowing an attacker to leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit PDF Reader, consider disabling the handling of Doc objects until a patch is available. For Foxit PDF Editor, restrict access to the editing functionality of PDF files that may contain malicious Doc objects until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-11509

CVE-2024-30332

ZDI-24-305

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Editor

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 9

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30332 · Security Note
• https://foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-305 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-11509 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30332 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1773655223627616765 · Twitter Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2024030814 · Note
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1773352413119824303 · Twitter Post
• https://foxit.com/ru/support/security-bulletins.html · Note