What is the severity of CVE-2023-27365?

CVE-2023-27365 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27365?

To fix CVE-2023-27365, update your Foxit PDF Editor to the latest version released by the vendor.

Which versions of Foxit PDF Editor are affected by CVE-2023-27365?

CVE-2023-27365 affects certain versions of Foxit PDF Editor prior to the vendor's patch release.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2023-27365?

Exploiting CVE-2023-27365 can lead to remote attackers executing arbitrary code on the affected system.

Does exploiting CVE-2023-27365 require user interaction?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2023-27365 requires user interaction to execute the malicious code.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-27365

high

7.8

CWE

749

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

22/2/2025

CVE-2023-27365: Foxit PDF Editor DOC File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

Foxit PDF Editor DOC File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. 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 parsing of DOC files. The issue results from the lack of proper restrictions on macro-enabled documents. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-19739.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27365?
CVE-2023-27365 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27365?
To fix CVE-2023-27365, update your Foxit PDF Editor to the latest version released by the vendor.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Editor are affected by CVE-2023-27365?
CVE-2023-27365 affects certain versions of Foxit PDF Editor prior to the vendor's patch release.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2023-27365?
Exploiting CVE-2023-27365 can lead to remote attackers executing arbitrary code on the affected system.
Does exploiting CVE-2023-27365 require user interaction?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2023-27365 requires user interaction to execute the malicious code.

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