CVE-2023-33866: Use After Free

Published Jul 19, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 12.1.2.15332. By prematurely deleting objects associated with pages, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Foxit PDF Reader=12.1.2.15332

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    If using Foxit Software’s PDF Reader browser plugin/extension, disable it because exploitation is possible when a user visits a specially crafted malicious site with the browser plugin extension enabled.

Event History

Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33866?

CVE-2023-33866 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader version 12.1.2.15332.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33866?

The severity of CVE-2023-33866 is high.

3

How does CVE-2023-33866 work?

CVE-2023-33866 exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader, allowing a specially crafted PDF document to trigger the reuse of freed memory and potentially execute arbitrary code.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33866?

To fix CVE-2023-33866, update Foxit Software’s PDF Reader to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33866?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33866 at the following link: [https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1757](https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1757)

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