What is the severity of CVE-2023-38113?

CVE-2023-38113 is considered to be of moderate severity due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38113?

To fix CVE-2023-38113, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader as soon as it becomes available from the vendor.

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-38113?

CVE-2023-38113 affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader that are unpatched and susceptible to exploitation.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-38113?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-38113, making it less likely to be exploited remotely without user consent.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-38113?

CVE-2023-38113 is categorized as a use-after-free information disclosure vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-38113

low

3.3

CWE

416

3/5/2024

29/1/2025

CVE-2023-38113: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free 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 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21083.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Reader

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38113?
CVE-2023-38113 is considered to be of moderate severity due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38113?
To fix CVE-2023-38113, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader as soon as it becomes available from the vendor.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-38113?
CVE-2023-38113 affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader that are unpatched and susceptible to exploitation.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-38113?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-38113, making it less likely to be exploited remotely without user consent.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-38113?
CVE-2023-38113 is categorized as a use-after-free information disclosure vulnerability.

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