Vulnerability CVE-2023-33876


Published: 2023-07-19

Description:
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332 handles destroying annotations. 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. A specially-crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Type:

CWE-416

(Use After Free)

 References:
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1796
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1796

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