Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 Field Value Type Confusion Arbitrary Code Exec
CVE-2023-41257 Published on November 27, 2023
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-41257 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Object Type Confusion Vulnerability?
The program allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
CVE-2023-41257 has been classified to as an Object Type Confusion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-41257
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Affected Versions
Foxit Reader Version 12.1.3.15356 is affected by CVE-2023-41257Exploit Probability
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