CVE-2023-38573

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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