ZDI-CAN-25174: ZDI-24-1308: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation 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 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 vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-9255.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25174?
ZDI-CAN-25174 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-25174?
To fix ZDI-CAN-25174, users must update Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version that contains security patches addressing this vulnerability.
What are the requirements to exploit ZDI-CAN-25174?
Exploitation of ZDI-CAN-25174 requires user interaction, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious PDF file.
Which software versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-25174?
ZDI-CAN-25174 affects specific versions of Foxit PDF Reader prior to the security patch release.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-25174?
ZDI-CAN-25174 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.