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CVE-2023-28744

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.1.1.15289. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory by manipulating form fields of a specific type. This can lead to memory corruption and 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.

Published

2023-07-19T14:15:10.117

Last Modified

2024-11-21T07:55:55.073

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-416
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application foxit pdf_reader 12.1.1.15289 Yes
References