Vulnerability identifier: #VU88036

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30357

CWE-ID: CWE-843

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 2023.3.0.23028

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 12.0.0.0601 - 12.1.4.15400, 11.0.0.0510 - 11.2.8.53842, 2023.1.0.15510 - 2023.3.23028, 13.0.0.21632 - 13.0.1.61866, 10.0.0.35798 - 10.1.12.37872

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External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+2024.1+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+2024.12024-03-05+00%3A00%3A00
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-331/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.