CVE-2022-43649: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation 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 12.0.2.12465. 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 Annotation objects. 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-19478.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Editor | <10.1.11 | |
| Foxit PDF Editor | >=11.0.0<11.2.5 | |
| Foxit PDF Editor | >=12.0.0<12.1 | |
| Foxit PDF Reader | <12.1 | |
| Foxit PDF Reader |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-43649?
CVE-2022-43649 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.2.12465.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43649?
CVE-2022-43649 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-43649?
The affected software versions include Foxit PDF Editor versions up to and excluding 10.1.11, Foxit PDF Editor versions between 11.0.0 and 11.2.5 (exclusive), and Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and excluding 12.1.
How can I fix CVE-2022-43649?
To fix CVE-2022-43649, it is recommended to update to a version beyond the vulnerable range provided for Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-23-091
- alias/ZDI-CAN-19478
- alias/CVE-2022-43649
- vendor/foxit
- canonical/foxit pdf editor
- version/foxit pdf editor/11.0.0
- version/foxit pdf editor/12.0.0
- canonical/foxit pdf reader