First published: Mon Dec 30 2024(Updated: )
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 AcroForms. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25344.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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CVE-2024-12751 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2024-12751, update Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.
CVE-2024-12751 affects Foxit PDF Reader installations.
CVE-2024-12751 is associated with an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-12751 as the target must open a malicious PDF document.