How can this vulnerability be exploited?

To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which versions of Foxit PDF Editor are affected?

Versions up to 10.1.9, between 11.0.0 and 11.2.3, and version 12.0.0.12394 are affected.

Is Foxit PDF Reader affected by this vulnerability?

Versions up to 12.0.1 of Foxit PDF Reader are affected.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37377?

CVE-2022-37377 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Foxit security bulletins page and the Zero Day Initiative advisory page.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-37377

high

7.8

CWE

843

29/3/2023

6/4/2023

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-37377: Foxit PDF Editor JavaScript Optimization Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-37377?

CVE-2022-37377 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor 11.1.1.53537.

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor 11.1.1.53537;. 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 JavaScript optimizations. The issue results from an improper optimization, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16733.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PDF Editor	<10.1.9
Foxit PDF Editor	>=11.0.0<11.2.3
Foxit PDF Editor	=12.0.0.12394
Foxit PDF Reader	<12.0.1
Microsoft Windows
Foxit PDF Editor

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What is CVE-2022-37377?
CVE-2022-37377 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor 11.1.1.53537.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Editor are affected?
Versions up to 10.1.9, between 11.0.0 and 11.2.3, and version 12.0.0.12394 are affected.
Is Foxit PDF Reader affected by this vulnerability?
Versions up to 12.0.1 of Foxit PDF Reader are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37377?
CVE-2022-37377 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Foxit security bulletins page and the Zero Day Initiative advisory page.

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