CVE-2023-38118
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21325.
Vulnerabilidad de ejecución remota de código de escritura fuera de los límites del objeto Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Doc. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar código arbitrario en instalaciones afectadas de Foxit PDF Reader. Se requiere la interacción del usuario para aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad, ya que el objetivo debe visitar una página maliciosa o abrir un archivo malicioso. La falla específica existe en el manejo de objetos Doc. El problema se debe a la falta de validación adecuada de los datos proporcionados por el usuario, lo que puede provocar una escritura más allá del final de un objeto asignado. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código en el contexto del proceso actual. Era ZDI-CAN-21325.
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 Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2023-07-12 CVE Reserved
- 2023-07-26 CVE Published
- 2024-05-03 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
CAPEC
References (2)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-996 | X_research Advisory |
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https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | 2024-05-03 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
Foxit Search vendor "Foxit" | PDF Reader Search vendor "Foxit" for product "PDF Reader" | 12.1.2.15332 Search vendor "Foxit" for product "PDF Reader" and version "12.1.2.15332" | en |
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