What is the severity of CVE-2022-28672?

The severity of CVE-2022-28672 is high.

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-28672?

Versions 11.0 to 11.2.1.53537 of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-28672.

How does CVE-2022-28672 allow remote code execution?

CVE-2022-28672 allows remote code execution by exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-28672?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-28672. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28672?

More information about CVE-2022-28672 can be found in the security bulletins on the Foxit website and the advisory on the Zero Day Initiative website.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-28672

high

7.8

CWE

416

18/7/2022

23/7/2022

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-28672: Foxit PDF Reader Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 18 2022(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537. 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 vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16640.

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 the severity of CVE-2022-28672?
The severity of CVE-2022-28672 is high.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-28672?
Versions 11.0 to 11.2.1.53537 of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-28672.
How does CVE-2022-28672 allow remote code execution?
CVE-2022-28672 allows remote code execution by exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-28672?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-28672. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28672?
More information about CVE-2022-28672 can be found in the security bulletins on the Foxit website and the advisory on the Zero Day Initiative website.

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