Foxit PDF Reader code execution | CVE-2022-37377
NAME
Foxit PDF Reader code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Foxit PDF Reader - Risk Level:
8.8 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
Foxit PDF Reader could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a type confusion within JavaScript optimizations. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Upgrade to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader(2.4.5 or later), available from the Foxit Software Web site. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1049/ - Reference Link:
https://www.foxit.com/
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