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CVE-2024-25575

Foxit Pdf Editor type confusion

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 17.7%
  1. Published30 Apr 2024

Description

A type confusion vulnerability vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Lock object. 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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Foxit Pdf Editor≥ 12.0.0.0601 ≤ 12.1.2.55366 · ≥ 12.0.0.12394 ≤ 12.1.4.15400 · ≥ 13.0.0.21632 ≤ 13.0.1.21693 · ≥ 13.0.0.61829 ≤ 13.0.1.61866
Foxit Pdf Reader2024.1.0.23997

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-25575 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-25575 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 17.7%.

How severe is CVE-2024-25575?

CVE-2024-25575 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 17.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-25575?

Affected products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25575?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.