high
7.8
CWE
416
EPSS
0.058%
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2024-9251: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 22 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-24490.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Reader
Foxit PDF Editor for Windows<=11.2.10.53951
Foxit PDF Editor for Windows>=12.0<=12.1.7.15526
Foxit PDF Editor for Windows>=13.0<=13.1.3.22478
Foxit PDF Editor for Windows>=2023.0<=2023.3.0.23028
Foxit PDF Editor for Windows>=2024.0<=2024.2.3.25184
Foxit PDF Reader<=2024.2.3.25184

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-9251?

    CVE-2024-9251 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-9251?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-9251, update your Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor to the latest version provided by Foxit.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9251?

    CVE-2024-9251 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-9251?

    Yes, user interaction is required to successfully exploit CVE-2024-9251.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2024-9251?

    CVE-2024-9251 affects multiple versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor on Windows.

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