7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2022-37391: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm deletePages Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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-17661.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 vulnerability ID for this Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability is CVE-2022-37391.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-37391?

    The severity rating of CVE-2022-37391 is high, with a value of 7.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37391?

    The affected software versions are Foxit PDF Editor versions up to and excluding 10.1.9, Foxit PDF Editor versions between 11.0.0 to 11.2.3, Foxit PDF Editor version 12.0.0.12394, and Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and excluding 12.0.1.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-37391?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-37391 on the Foxit support security bulletins page or the Zero Day Initiative advisories page.

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