First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )
Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21018.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit Reader |
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CVE-2023-38106 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.
To fix CVE-2023-38106, you should update your Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2023-38106 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted PDF files that require user interaction.
CVE-2023-38106 may allow attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader.
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-38106.