#VU88036 Type Confusion in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - CVE-2024-30357
Published: March 8, 2024 / Updated: April 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88036
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30357
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Software vendor:
Foxit Software Inc.
Foxit Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when handling Annotation objects in AcroForms. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.