CVE-2022-24356 Memory corruption in PDF Reader

High 7.8 Published 18 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious file due to an out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Reader.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-24356?

CVE-2022-24356 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader Foxit reader 11.0.1.0719 macOS. 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 OnMouseExit method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14848.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24356?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24356?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24356 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-2022-24356 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24356 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qw5w-4f2j-3j37.