How can CVE-2022-37381 be exploited?

CVE-2022-37381 can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37381?

Foxit PDF Reader versions up to 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-37381.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37381?

CVE-2022-37381 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2022-37381?

To fix CVE-2022-37381, update Foxit PDF Reader to version 12.0.2 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-37381

high

7.8

CWE

416

29/3/2023

1/5/2023

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-37381: Foxit PDF Reader AFSpecial_KeystrokeEx Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-37381?

CVE-2022-37381 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader.

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 AFSpecial_KeystrokeEx method. 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-17110.

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 Reader

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37381?
CVE-2022-37381 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader.
How can CVE-2022-37381 be exploited?
CVE-2022-37381 can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37381?
Foxit PDF Reader versions up to 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-37381.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37381?
CVE-2022-37381 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2022-37381?
To fix CVE-2022-37381, update Foxit PDF Reader to version 12.0.2 or later.

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