CVE-2023-41257 Memory corruption in Foxit Reader
A type confusion vulnerability in Foxit 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-2023-41257?
CVE-2023-41257 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 27 Nov 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 way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles field value properties. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening 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.
Weakness: CWE-843
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41257 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-2023-41257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79r8-2qh7-xqp4.