CVE-2022-24368: Foxit PDF Reader Doc Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 handling of Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16115.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 handling of Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-24368?
CVE-2022-24368 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24368?
To fix CVE-2022-24368, update your Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 11.1.0.52543.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-24368?
CVE-2022-24368 affects users of Foxit PDF Reader version 11.1.0.52543 and earlier, as well as certain versions of Foxit PhantomPDF.
What type of attack exploits CVE-2022-24368?
CVE-2022-24368 can be exploited by remote attackers via malicious pages or files requiring user interaction.
What kind of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2022-24368?
CVE-2022-24368 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected installations.