CVE-2022-22150 Memory corruption in Foxit
A memory corruption flaw in Foxit PDF Reader allows arbitrary code execution via malicious PDFs or websites, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22150?
CVE-2022-22150 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Reader, published on 4 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 11.1.0.52543. A specially-crafted PDF document can trigger an exception which is improperly handled, leaving the engine in an invalid state, which can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22150?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22150?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22150 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-22150 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-22150 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgjw-m9c6-r5g4.