VDB-279120 · CVE-2024-28888 · TALOS-2024-1967

Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 Javascript use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Javascript Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-28888. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Javascript 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 way Foxit Reade 2024.1.0.23997 handles a checkbox field object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, 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.

The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-28888 since 04/04/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209276 (Foxit PDF Editor < 11.2.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2024.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209276). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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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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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 209276
Nessus Name: Foxit PDF Editor < 11.2.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Reader 2024.3

Timelineinfo

04/04/2024 🔍
10/03/2024 +182 days 🔍
10/03/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/04/2026 +489 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: TALOS-2024-1967
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-28888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-28888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-279120

Entryinfo

Created: 10/03/2024 07:25
Updated: 02/04/2026 15:05
Changes: 10/03/2024 07:25 (63), 10/04/2024 04:12 (1), 10/19/2024 13:32 (2), 03/08/2025 22:05 (3), 02/04/2026 15:02 (2), 02/04/2026 15:05 (5)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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