CVE-2024-7724: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2024
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Updated

Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm 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 AcroForms. 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-23900.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows<11.2.11.54113
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows>=12.0.0.12394<12.1.8.15703
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows>=13.0.0.21632<13.1.3.22478
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows>=2023.1.0.15510<2024.2.3.25184
Foxit PDF Reader<2024.2.3.25184

Event History

Aug 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:34 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7724?

CVE-2024-7724 is tagged with a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7724?

To fix CVE-2024-7724, users should update Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor to the latest versions provided by the vendor.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-7724?

CVE-2024-7724 affects Foxit PDF Reader versions up to 2024.2.3.25184 and various versions of Foxit PDF Editor.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-7724?

CVE-2024-7724 can be exploited through a use-after-free vulnerability that allows remote code execution with user interaction.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-7724?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-7724, as the target must open a malicious PDF file.

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