CVE-2022-28682 Memory corruption in PDF Reader
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PDFs, exploiting a memory corruption flaw 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-2022-28682?
CVE-2022-28682 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 18 Jul 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 11.2.1.53537. 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 object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16778.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28682?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28682?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28682 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-2022-28682 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28682 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w33g-37rq-pv7v.