CVE-2023-38573

HIGH

Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 - Use After Free

Title source: llm

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles a signature field. 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.

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 5.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-416
Status published

Affected Products (1)

foxitsoftware/foxit_reader

Timeline

Published Nov 27, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026