First published: Fri Feb 18 2022(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of JPEG2000 images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15811.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit Reader | ||
Foxit Advanced PDF Editor | <=10.1.6.37749 | |
Foxit Advanced PDF Editor | >=11.0.0.49893<=11.2.0.53415 | |
Foxit Reader | <=11.1.0.52543 | |
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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CVE-2022-24361 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2022-24361, users should update Foxit PDF Reader to version 11.2.0.53415 or later.
CVE-2022-24361 affects users of Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 11.2.0.53415 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 10.1.6.37749.
CVE-2022-24361 can be exploited through social engineering tactics, requiring users to visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious PDF file.
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2022-24361 as the target must actively open a malicious file or visit a malicious link.