CVE-2024-9243
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CVE-2024-9243 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Doc Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Doc Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-23932.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 11.1.9.0524 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 12.0, <= 12.1.5.55449 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 13.0, <= 13.1.2.62201 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2023.0, <= 2023.3.0.63083 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2024.0, <= 2024.2.3.64402 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 2024.2.2.64388 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 11.2.10.53951 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 12.0, <= 12.1.7.15526 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 13.0, <= 13.1.3.22478 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2023.0, <= 2023.3.0.23028 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2024.0, <= 2024.2.3.25184 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 2024.2.3.25184 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1296/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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