Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.1.12430 PDF Document use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.1.12430. It has been declared as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component PDF Document Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-38097. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.1.12430 (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown processing of the component PDF Document Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.0.1.12430. By prematurely destroying annotation objects, a specially-crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

The weakness was published 11/21/2022 as TALOS-2022-1601. The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-38097 since 09/13/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/21/2022).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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09/13/2022 🔍
11/21/2022 +69 days 🔍
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12/21/2022 +30 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: TALOS-2022-1601
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-38097 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38097
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-214080

Entryinfo

Created: 11/21/2022 18:49
Updated: 12/21/2022 10:31
Changes: 11/21/2022 18:49 (49), 12/21/2022 10:31 (11)
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