High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 30, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2024-25938
CVE-2024-25938
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Barcode widget. A specially crafted JavaScript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, 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.
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=11.2.8.53842
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2024.1.0.23997:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:2024.1.0.23997:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: 2024.1.0.23997
- Range: 2024.1.0.23997
Patches
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References
2- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1958nvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1958nvd
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