What is CVE-2022-28678?

CVE-2022-28678 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

How severe is CVE-2022-28678?

CVE-2022-28678 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-28678?

Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.1.53537 are affected by CVE-2022-28678.

How can CVE-2022-28678 be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2022-28678, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28678?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-28678.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28678?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28678 is CWE-416.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-28678

high

7.8

CWE

416

18/7/2022

25/8/2022

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-28678: 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-16805.

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-2022-28678?
CVE-2022-28678 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How severe is CVE-2022-28678?
CVE-2022-28678 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-28678?
Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.1.53537 are affected by CVE-2022-28678.
How can CVE-2022-28678 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2022-28678, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28678?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-28678.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28678?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28678 is CWE-416.

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