VDB-262495 · CVE-2024-25938 · TALOS-2024-1958

Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 PDF Document use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997. This affects an unknown part of the component PDF Document Handler. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-25938. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component PDF Document Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Barcode widget. A specially crafted JavaScript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, which can lead to memory corruption and result in 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-25938 since 03/13/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at foxit.com.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Reader

Version

2024.1.0.23997

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: foxit.com

Timelineinfo

03/13/2024 🔍
04/30/2024 +47 days 🔍
04/30/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/22/2025 +479 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: TALOS-2024-1958
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-25938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-25938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-262495

Entryinfo

Created: 04/30/2024 17:13
Updated: 08/22/2025 18:35
Changes: 04/30/2024 17:13 (62), 02/28/2025 13:10 (2), 02/28/2025 13:13 (6), 04/02/2025 16:43 (4), 08/22/2025 18:35 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Committer: lywand
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