CVE-2023-41257 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles field value properties. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	12.1.3.15356

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-843

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-41257?

CVE-2023-41257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A type confusion vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles field value properties. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnera...

How severe is CVE-2023-41257?

CVE-2023-41257 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-2023-41257?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.