How can CVE-2022-24908 be exploited?

CVE-2022-24908 can be exploited by having the target visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-24908?

Versions up to and including 11.2.1 of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-24908.

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-24908?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-24908.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24908?

CVE-2022-24908 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2022-24908?

To fix CVE-2022-24908, update Foxit PDF Reader to version 11.2.2 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-24908?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-24908 on the official Foxit support website and the Zero Day Initiative advisory.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-24908

high

7.8

CWE

125

28/3/2023

12/4/2023

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-24908: Foxit PDF Reader JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-24908?

CVE-2022-24908 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543.

First published: Tue Mar 28 2023(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 JP2 images. Crafted data in a JP2 image can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16187.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PDF Editor	<10.1.7
Foxit PDF Editor	>=11.0.0<11.2.1
Foxit PDF Reader	<11.2.1
Microsoft Windows
Foxit PDF Reader

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What is CVE-2022-24908?
CVE-2022-24908 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543.
How can CVE-2022-24908 be exploited?
CVE-2022-24908 can be exploited by having the target visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-24908?
Versions up to and including 11.2.1 of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-24908.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-24908?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-24908.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-24908?
CVE-2022-24908 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2022-24908?
To fix CVE-2022-24908, update Foxit PDF Reader to version 11.2.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-24908?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-24908 on the official Foxit support website and the Zero Day Initiative advisory.

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