Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader Foxit reader 11.0.1.0719 macOS. 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 OnMouseExit method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14848.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | < 11.1.0.0925 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | < 11.1.0.0925 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-267/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-267/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-24356?
CVE-2022-24356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader Foxit reader 11.0.1.0719 macOS. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerab...
How severe is CVE-2022-24356?
CVE-2022-24356 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-24356?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader, Apple Macos.