CVE-2024-30357 Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Annotation Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PDF files with type confusion flaws 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-2024-30357?
CVE-2024-30357 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 2 Apr 2024. 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
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Annotation Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 Annotation objects in AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22818.
Weakness: CWE-843
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-30357?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30357?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-30357 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-2024-30357 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-30357 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-556x-fmjg-v3w5.