Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537 Doc Object use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Doc Object Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-28669. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537 (Document Reader Software). This issue affects an unknown function of the component Doc Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537. 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 validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16420.

The weakness was presented 07/19/2022. The advisory is shared at zerodayinitiative.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-28669 since 04/05/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PDF Reader 11.2.2

Timelineinfo

04/05/2022 🔍
07/19/2022 +105 days 🔍
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05/04/2026 +1385 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-28669 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-28669
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204113

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2022 08:08
Updated: 05/04/2026 09:24
Changes: 07/19/2022 08:08 (48), 08/06/2022 08:54 (11), 05/04/2026 09:21 (2), 05/04/2026 09:24 (18)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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