CVE-2022-37384: Foxit PDF Reader delay Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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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 delay 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-17327.

Other sources

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 delay 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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader
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

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:34 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-37384?

CVE-2022-37384 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537.

2

How can CVE-2022-37384 be exploited?

CVE-2022-37384 can be exploited by the target visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37384?

Foxit PDF Editor versions up to 10.1.9, Foxit PDF Editor versions between 11.0.0 and 11.2.3 (exclusive), Foxit PDF Editor version 12.0.0.12394, and Foxit PDF Reader versions up to 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-37384.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37384?

CVE-2022-37384 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-37384?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-37384 on the Foxit support security bulletins page and the Zero Day Initiative advisory page.

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