CVE-2024-49576
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CVE-2024-49576 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.3.0.26795 handles a checkbox CBF_Widget object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.3.0.26795 handles a checkbox CBF_Widget object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 11.2.11.54113 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 12.0.0, <= 12.1.8.15703 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.4.23147 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2023.1.0.15510, <= 2023.3.0.23028 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2024.1.0.23997, <= 2024.3.0.26795 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 2024.3.0.26795 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2093Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2093Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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