Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 handles destroying annotations. 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-2023-1796
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1796
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0024
EPSS Percentile
47.5%
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
poc
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