High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 18, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2024-49576
CVE-2024-49576
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.3.0.26795 handles a checkbox CBF_Widget 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.
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Affected products
4- Range: = 2024.3.0.26795
- Range: 2024.3.0.26795
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2093nvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2093nvdExploitThird Party Advisory
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