Type Confusion in Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 via JavaScript => Arbitrary Exec
CVE-2024-25575 Published on April 30, 2024
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-25575 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2024-25575. 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-2024-25575 has been classified to as an Object Type Confusion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-25575
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Affected Versions
Foxit Reader:- Version 2024.1.0.23997 is affected.
- Version 2024.1.0.23997 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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