CVE-2022-37332

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.0.1.12430. A specially-crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory via misusing media player API, which can lead to 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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1602	Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1602	Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:12.0.1.12430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 07:14

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1602 - Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory~~	() https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1602 - Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2022-11-21 16:15

Updated : 2024-11-21 07:14

NVD link : CVE-2022-37332

Mitre link : CVE-2022-37332

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-37332

JSON object : View

Products Affected

foxit

pdf_reader

CWE

CWE-416

Use After Free

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