CVE-2022-28675: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation 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 Annotation 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-16642.
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 vulnerability ID for this Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability is CVE-2022-28675.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28675?
The severity of CVE-2022-28675 is high (7.8).
How does this vulnerability allow remote code execution?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537 by exploiting a use-after-free flaw within the handling of annotations.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.1.53537.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update your Foxit PDF Reader installation to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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