CVE-2023-27379
HIGHFoxit PDF Reader 12.1.2.15332 - Use-After-Free in JavaScript Engine
Title source: llmDescription
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 12.1.2.15332. By prematurely deleting objects associated with pages, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory, which can lead to 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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1756
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1756
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0018
EPSS Percentile
39.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-416
Status
published
Products (1)
foxit/pdf_reader
12.1.2.15332
Published
Jul 19, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026