How can CVE-2022-37383 be exploited?

CVE-2022-37383 can be exploited by a remote attacker if the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-37383?

Foxit PDF Reader versions up to 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-37383.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37383?

CVE-2022-37383 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 5.5.

How can I fix CVE-2022-37383?

To fix CVE-2022-37383, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-37383

medium

5.5

CWE

125

29/3/2023

6/4/2023

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-37383: Foxit PDF Reader Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-37383?

CVE-2022-37383 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537.

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17111.

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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What is CVE-2022-37383?
CVE-2022-37383 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537.
How can CVE-2022-37383 be exploited?
CVE-2022-37383 can be exploited by a remote attacker if the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-37383?
Foxit PDF Reader versions up to 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-37383.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37383?
CVE-2022-37383 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37383?
To fix CVE-2022-37383, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader.

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