7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2022-28677: 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-16663.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2022-28677?

    CVE-2022-28677 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28677?

    Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.1.53537 are affected.

  • Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28677?

    No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-28677?

    CVE-2022-28677 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-28677?

    To fix CVE-2022-28677, you should update your Foxit PDF Reader installation to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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