CVE-2024-9249 Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PDF files 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-2024-9249?
CVE-2024-9249 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 22 Nov 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 PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24301.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9249?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9249?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9249 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-2024-9249 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-9249 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmmv-vvpx-42cw.