What is the severity of CVE-2022-37389?

The severity of CVE-2022-37389 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37389?

Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-37389.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-37389?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2022-37389.

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-37389?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-37389, users should update their Foxit PDF Reader to version 12.0.2 or later, as recommended by Foxit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-37389

high

7.8

CWE

416

29/3/2023

6/4/2023

22/10/2023

CVE-2022-37389: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How does the vulnerability CVE-2022-37389 work?

The vulnerability CVE-2022-37389 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.2.53575 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.2.53575. 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 AcroForms. 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-17545.

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 the severity of CVE-2022-37389?
The severity of CVE-2022-37389 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does the vulnerability CVE-2022-37389 work?
The vulnerability CVE-2022-37389 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.2.53575 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37389?
Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 12.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-37389.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-37389?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2022-37389.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-37389?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-37389, users should update their Foxit PDF Reader to version 12.0.2 or later, as recommended by Foxit.

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