Vulnerability Description
Foxit PDF Reader Doc Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 Doc objects. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22258.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 10.1.12.37872 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 2023.2.0.21408 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1872/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1872/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-51559?
CVE-2023-51559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Foxit PDF Reader Doc Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User in...
How severe is CVE-2023-51559?
CVE-2023-51559 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-51559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macos.