CVE-2024-9252: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2024
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Updated

Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm 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 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24491.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows<=11.2.10.53951
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows>=12.0<=12.1.7.15526
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows>=13.0<=13.1.3.22478
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows>=2023.0<=2023.3.0.23028
Foxit Pdf Editor Windows>=2024.0<=2024.2.3.25184
Foxit Pdf Reader Windows<=2024.2.3.25184

Event History

Nov 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:41 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9252?

CVE-2024-9252 has not been assigned a specific severity score but allows for information disclosure, which can be serious depending on the context.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9252?

To fix CVE-2024-9252, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-9252?

CVE-2024-9252 affects several versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor on Windows.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-9252?

CVE-2024-9252 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure by allowing remote attackers to access sensitive data.

5

Is user interaction necessary for exploiting CVE-2024-9252?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-9252, as the target must perform an action to trigger the vulnerability.

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