What is CVE-2022-28673?

CVE-2022-28673 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

How severe is CVE-2022-28673?

CVE-2022-28673 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28673?

CVE-2022-28673 affects Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.1.53537.

How can CVE-2022-28673 be exploited?

CVE-2022-28673 can be exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28673?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-28673.

How can I fix CVE-2022-28673?

To fix CVE-2022-28673, it is recommended to update to a version of Foxit PDF Reader that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28673?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-28673 in the security bulletins on the Foxit website and the advisory from Zero Day Initiative.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28673?

The CWE ID for CVE-2022-28673 is CWE-416.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-28673

high

7.8

CWE

416

18/7/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-28673: 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-16641.

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-2022-28673?
CVE-2022-28673 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How severe is CVE-2022-28673?
CVE-2022-28673 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28673?
CVE-2022-28673 affects Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.1.53537.
How can CVE-2022-28673 be exploited?
CVE-2022-28673 can be exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28673?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-28673.
How can I fix CVE-2022-28673?
To fix CVE-2022-28673, it is recommended to update to a version of Foxit PDF Reader that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28673?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-28673 in the security bulletins on the Foxit website and the advisory from Zero Day Initiative.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28673?
The CWE ID for CVE-2022-28673 is CWE-416.

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