CVE-2023-32664 Memory corruption in Foxit Reader
A type confusion vulnerability in Foxit Reader allows remote code execution via a malicious PDF file, requiring user interaction to open the document.
- 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-2023-32664?
CVE-2023-32664 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Reader, published on 19 Jul 2023. 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 type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-843
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32664?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32664?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32664 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-2023-32664 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-32664 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xpg9-vvh4-vqjv.