vulnerability
Foxit Reader: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') (CVE-2023-41257)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Nov 27, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Jan 28, 2025 |
Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Nov 27, 2023
Added
Dec 4, 2023
Modified
Jan 28, 2025
Description
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.
Solution
foxit-reader-upgrade-latest
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