Vulnerability Description
Foxit PDF Reader templates 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 templates. 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-21586.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 10.1.12.37872 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor For Mac | >= 11.0.0, <= 11.1.5.0913 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 12.1.3.15356 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1422/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1422/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42089?
CVE-2023-42089 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Foxit PDF Reader templates Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Read...
How severe is CVE-2023-42089?
CVE-2023-42089 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42089?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Editor For Mac, Foxit Pdf Reader.