VDB-204122 · CVE-2022-28678 · GCVE-0-2022-28678

Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537 Doc Object use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Doc Object Handler. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-28678. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537 (Document Reader Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality 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. CVE summarizes:

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-16805.

The weakness was disclosed 07/19/2022. The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-28678 since 04/05/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

PDF Reader

Version

11.2.1.53537

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2022 🔍
07/19/2022 +105 days 🔍
07/19/2022 +0 days 🔍
08/06/2022 +18 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-28678 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-28678
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204122

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2022 08:37
Updated: 08/06/2022 09:17
Changes: 07/19/2022 08:37 (49), 08/06/2022 09:17 (11)
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