CVE-2023-38573
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 27, 2023
Updated: Dec 1, 2023
CWE ID 416
Summary
CVE-2023-38573 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356. Maliciously crafted JavaScript code within a PDF document can cause a previously freed object to be reused, leading to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. For this vulnerability to be exploited, a user must open the malicious file. Additionally, if the browser plugin extension is enabled, an attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability by luring the user to a specially crafted, malicious website.
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Affected Products
- Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Affected Vendors
- Foxit Software Inc.
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