CVE-2022-24358 Memory corruption in PDF Reader

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer over-read in Foxit PDF Reader by tricking users into opening malicious files or pages.

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-2022-24358?

CVE-2022-24358 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 11.1.0.52543. 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 Doc objects. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15703.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24358?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24358?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24358 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-2022-24358 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24358 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Foxit Pdf Editor vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pmq7-g56g-8q29.

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