PT-2024-7755 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader+1

Published 2024-03-28 · Updated 2024-10-18 · CVE-2024-30333

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, which can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The vulnerability results from the lack of validation of an object's existence before performing operations on it, allowing an attacker 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 vulnerable component to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, 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

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-09246

CVE-2024-30333

ZDI-24-307

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Editor

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 7

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-09246 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-307 · Security Note
• https://foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30333 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30333 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1773345575867474062 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1773655220054118455 · Twitter Post