CVE-2022-28669: Foxit PDF Reader Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jul 18 2022(Updated: )
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Editor | <=10.1.7.37777 | |
| Foxit PDF Editor | >=11.0<=11.2.1.53537 | |
| Foxit PDF Reader | <=11.2.1.53537 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Foxit PDF Reader |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28669?
CVE-2022-28669 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537.
How does CVE-2022-28669 work?
This vulnerability occurs when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file, which triggers a use-after-free flaw within the handling of Doc objects in Foxit PDF Reader.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28669?
The severity of CVE-2022-28669 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28669?
Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.1.53537 are affected.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28669?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2022-28669?
To fix CVE-2022-28669, users should upgrade to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader, which has addressed this vulnerability.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-760
- alias/ZDI-CAN-16420
- alias/CVE-2022-28669
- vendor/foxit
- canonical/foxit pdf editor
- version/foxit pdf editor/10.1.7.37777
- version/foxit pdf editor/11.0
- version/foxit pdf editor/11.2.1.53537
- canonical/foxit pdf reader
- version/foxit pdf reader/11.2.1.53537
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows