CVE-2024-9249
Description
Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24301.
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Affected products
4cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*range: <=2024.2.3.25184
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: 2024.2.2.25170
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1301/nvdThird Party Advisory
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