CVE-2022-37390: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm deletePages Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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-17551.
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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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability is CVE-2022-37390.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-37390?
The severity level of CVE-2022-37390 is high.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions up to and including 12.0.1 of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the required user interaction to exploit this vulnerability?
The target user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [link1](https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html) and [link2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1062/).