CVE-2023-38107: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 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-21019.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=10.1.12.37872
Foxit PDF Editor>=11.0.0<=11.2.6.53790
Foxit PDF Editor>=12.0.0<=12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Reader<=12.1.2.15332
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<11.1.4.1121
Foxit PDF Editor>=12.0.0.0601<12.1.0.1229
Foxit PDF Reader<12.1.0.1229
Apple macOS

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:34 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38107?

CVE-2023-38107 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-38107?

To fix CVE-2023-38107, update Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by Foxit.

3

What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2023-38107?

CVE-2023-38107 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely if a user interacts with a specially crafted PDF.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-38107?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-38107, as the target must open a malicious PDF document.

5

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2023-38107?

CVE-2023-38107 affects multiple versions of Foxit PDF Reader prior to the patch release that addresses this vulnerability.

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