CVE-2023-32616
HIGHFoxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 - Use-After-Free via 3D Annotation JavaScript Handling
Title source: llmDescription
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles 3D annotations. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, 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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1837
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1837
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0002
EPSS Percentile
5.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-416
Status
published
Products (1)
foxitsoftware/foxit_reader
12.1.2.15356
Published
Nov 27, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026