CVE-2024-25575 Memory corruption in Foxit Reader

High 8.8 Published Updated

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-2024-25575?

CVE-2024-25575 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 30 Apr 2024. 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 vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Lock object. 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-2024-25575?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25575?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-25575 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-2024-25575 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-25575 exists.

All Foxit Pdf Editor vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w6hh-2vxj-xw69.

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