Headline

CVE-2022-37377: ZDI-22-1049

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor 11.1.1.53537;. 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 JavaScript optimizations. The issue results from an improper optimization, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16733.

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August 5th, 2022

Foxit PDF Editor JavaScript Optimization Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability****ZDI-22-1049
ZDI-CAN-16733

CVE ID

CVE-2022-37377

CVSS SCORE

7.8, (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

AFFECTED VENDORS

Foxit

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

PDF Editor

VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. 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 JavaScript optimizations. The issue results from an improper optimization, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Foxit has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

DISCLOSURE TIMELINE

2022-03-25 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2022-08-05 - Coordinated public release of advisory

CREDIT

DoHyun Lee(@l33d0hyun)

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