PT-2024-7749 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader+1

Published 2024-03-28 · Updated 2024-10-18 · CVE-2024-30331

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 vulnerability in the handling of Doc objects in AcroForms, which can be exploited by 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 vulnerability exists due to the lack of validation of an object's existence before performing operations on it.

Recommendations For Foxit PDF Reader, consider disabling the handling of AcroForms until a patch is available. For Foxit PDF Editor, restrict access to the AcroForm feature to minimize the risk of exploitation. 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:2024-09240

CVE-2024-30331

ZDI-24-308

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Editor

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 7

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-308 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30331 · Vendor Advisory
• https://foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-09240 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30331 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1773655227243073586 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1773345829010493897 · Twitter Post